In the end, both cars were a success for GM and will go down in history as two popular American muscle cars. Back in the day, the Camaro was widely available and was considered “the people’s car.” The Firebird was the Camaro deluxe but was reserved for people with more money. Almost 200,000 more Camaros were produced than Firebirds and aftermarket parts were better available. Choosing the top vehicle comes down to personal opinion and the numbers. However, the Firebird offered a better interior and a few more luxury options. Most people believe the 1967 Camaro and Firebird are essentially the same vehicle. Thanks to the deluxe features, the 1967 Firebird was touted as the upmarket version of the Camaro. This engine was capable of producing 165 horsepower. The base model Firebird included an OHC inline-6 engine and single-barrel carburetor. The big difference between the two cars was under the hood. The end result was a distant cousin to the Camaro. However, the company did not want direct competition against the Corvette.
The first generation of Firebirds had a similar design to the Camaro with a “coke bottle styling.” Originally, GM had plans to create a sporty two-seater. The 1967 Firebird was another GM creation that shared the Camaro platform. It was introduced as a “Junior Corvette” that appealed to family men looking for a sporty feel with practical four seats. Chevrolet described the first Camaro as a stable road machine with great power. The 400 V-8 and the Firebird 400 package did continue into 1969, but the Firebird itself changed. Backing the big V-8 was the B-O-P version of the Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 three-speed automatic. The horsepower was rated at 290, and the cars could reach top speeds of 140 mph. Still, in both 19, the Firebird 400 (including the Ram Air variants) outclassed the six-cylinder Firebird, with 37,937 versus 36,158 sold. The limited number of Z-28s were meant as racing machines. The SS package could produce 375 horsepower and was designed with simulated air-intakes, bumblebee striping and a blacked out grille. Year: 1967 Type: Coupe Engine: 6554 cc (399.9 ci) 16 Valve Engine Formation: V 8 Aspiration: Naturally Aspirated Fuel Type: Petrol Transmission: 3 speed. The base model included a six-cylinder motor, but the upgraded versions had more powerful V8 options. Numerous packages were available including the RS, SS and Z/28. It was carried on the same subframe as the Chevy II Nova. The showdown begins with a closer look at the 1967 Camaro. Pontiacs 1967 Firebird was the latest brainchild of John Z DeLorean, riding high on his GTO and looking to attack the pony car market started by the Ford. When these two GM products are compared, different opinions erupt as to what car comes out on top. Two of the most popular muscle cars of all times would be the Pontiac Firebird and Chevy Camaro.
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