1967 Ford Fairlane vs. 1967 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1967 Ford Fairlane and 1967 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Pontiac Firebird (255 HP) has 53 more horse power than 1967 Ford Fairlane. (202 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 202 kg more than 1967 Ford Fairlane. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Fairlane | 1967 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Fairlane | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6392 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 255 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2750 mm |
