1973 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1967 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1973 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 108 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 210 kg more than 1967 Toyota Crown.
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, 1973 Pontiac Firebird (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Pontiac Firebird | 1967 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
Model | Firebird | Crown |
Year Released | 1973 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |