1950 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1968 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1968 Pontiac GTO is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 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 291 more horse power than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon.
Because 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Pontiac GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon will offer significantly more control. 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 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Jeep Station Wagon | 1968 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Jeep | Pontiac |
| Model | Station Wagon | GTO |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1968 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 6549 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 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 |
