1968 Pontiac Firebird 5.7 vs. 1968 Pontiac Firebird 6.6
To start off, both 1968 Pontiac Firebird 5.7 and 1968 Pontiac Firebird 6.6 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,545 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac Firebird 6.6 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
| 1968 Pontiac Firebird 5.7 | 1968 Pontiac Firebird 6.6 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| Model | Firebird | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 6545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 285 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 | 1660 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
