2007 Ford E-250 vs. 1970 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2007 Ford E-250 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,792 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Firebird.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-250 | 1970 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | E-250 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 5792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2750 mm |
