2007 Ford Ranger vs. 1977 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger 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 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Pontiac Firebird (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 161 kg more than 2007 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1977 Pontiac Firebird (324 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Ranger | 1977 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Ranger | Firebird |
Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 5012 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |