1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 1967 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1967 Ford GT 40 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 6,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP) has 65 more horse power than 1967 Pontiac Firebird. (285 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1967 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 662 kg more than 1967 Ford GT 40.
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 GT 40 | 1967 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | GT 40 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 6545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 285 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2750 mm |
