1987 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1967 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1987 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 20 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 2,825 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Pontiac Firebird (133 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Crown. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster 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, 1987 Pontiac Firebird (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Crown. (172 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Pontiac Firebird | 1967 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Pontiac | Toyota |
| Model | Firebird | Crown |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2825 cc | 2253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
