2007 Ford Territory vs. 1996 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Pontiac Firebird (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 481 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Pontiac Firebird (420 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1996 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Territory | 1996 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Territory | Firebird |
Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5733 cc |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2570 mm |