2009 Ford F-250 vs. 2001 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 8 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Firebird (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-250. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 562 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250. 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, 2009 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Pontiac Firebird. 2001 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-250 | 2001 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | F-250 | Firebird |
Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1528 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 54 L |