1997 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1968 Simca 1000
To start off, 1997 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Simca 1000 would be higher. At 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Pontiac Firebird (198 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1968 Simca 1000. (38 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1968 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 790 kg more than 1968 Simca 1000. 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, 1997 Pontiac Firebird (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Simca 1000. (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Pontiac Firebird | 1968 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Simca |
| Model | Firebird | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |
