2007 Ford Mustang vs. 2001 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2007 Ford Mustang is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Firebird (325 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2007 Ford Mustang. (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Mustang weights approximately 174 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Pontiac Firebird (475 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Mustang. (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Mustang | 2001 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Mustang | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4016 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.3 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1541 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 54 L |
