1967 Ford Fairlane vs. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, both 1967 Ford Fairlane and 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,319 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1967 Ford Fairlane. (122 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 450 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 Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Fairlane | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3930 cc | 5319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3030 mm |
