1981 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600
To start off, 1981 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Pontiac Firebird (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 245 kg more than 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. 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, 1981 Pontiac Firebird (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Pontiac Firebird | 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Willys-Overland |
| Model | Firebird | Aero-Willys 2600 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2740 mm |
