1967 Jaguar Type S vs. 1981 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1981 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Jaguar Type S would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 15 kg more than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. 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, 1967 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Pontiac Firebird. (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar Type S | 1981 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Jaguar | Pontiac |
| Model | Type S | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 79 L |
