2007 Ford E-250 vs. 1977 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2007 Ford E-250 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Pontiac Firebird (285 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2007 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford E-250.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Pontiac Firebird (421 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-250 | 1977 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | E-250 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 6547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 104.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.3 mm |
| 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 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 76 L |
