1960 Ford Anglia vs. 2004 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2004 Pontiac GTO is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 1960 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 948 kg more than 1960 Ford Anglia. 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, 2004 Pontiac GTO (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 472 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2004 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Anglia. 2004 Pontiac GTO has automatic transmission and 1960 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1960 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Pontiac GTO will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Anglia | 2004 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Anglia | GTO |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 5970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |
