1978 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne would be higher. At 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 60 kg more than 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp.
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, 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne.
Compare all specifications:
1978 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
Make | De Tomaso | Pontiac |
Model | Longchamp | Grande Parisienne |
Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5762 cc | 5319 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 448 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 82.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3030 mm |