2007 Ford F-250 vs. 1985 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2007 Ford F-250 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,013 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Pontiac Firebird (190 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1985 Pontiac Firebird.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Pontiac Firebird. (325 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford F-250 | 1985 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | F-250 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 5013 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2664 kg | 1474 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 61 L |
