Ford Thunderbird (1989 – 1997) vs Pontiac Firebird (1990 – 1994): specs compared
The Ford Thunderbird is the more powerful of the two, with up to 233 hp against 209 hp. At 5,088 mm, the Ford Thunderbird is 127 mm longer than the Pontiac Firebird.
| Specification |
Ford
Thunderbird
1989 – 1997
|
Pontiac
Firebird
1990 – 1994
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Documented years | 1989 – 1997 | 1990 – 1994 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 141 – 234 hp | 140 – 209 hp |
| Torque | 285 – 447 Nm | 250 – 387 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.6 s | — |
| Top speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 13.5 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,088 mm | 4,961 mm |
| Width | 1,847 mm | 1,839 mm |
| Height | 1,334 mm | 1,260 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,570 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,604 – 1,687 kg | — |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.