1967 Nissan President vs. 1971 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1971 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Nissan President would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Pontiac Firebird (335 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1967 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1967 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Nissan President weights approximately 155 kg more than 1971 Pontiac Firebird.
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 Nissan President | 1971 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Nissan | Pontiac |
Model | President | Firebird |
Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2974 cc | 7467 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2750 mm |