2008 Ford F-450 vs. 1973 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1973 Pontiac Firebird. (296 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1973 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, 2008 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Pontiac Firebird. (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford F-450 | 1973 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | F-450 | Firebird |
Year Released | 2008 | 1973 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6400 cc | 7462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 881 Nm | 563 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 76 L |