1947 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1968 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1968 Pontiac GTO is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 6,549 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1947 Jeep Station Wagon.
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, 1968 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Jeep Station Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Jeep Station Wagon | 1968 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Jeep | Pontiac |
Model | Station Wagon | GTO |
Year Released | 1947 | 1968 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 6549 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 603 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2850 mm |