1964 Ford Falcon vs. 2006 Pontiac GTO

To start off, 2006 Pontiac GTO is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1964 Ford Falcon. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 990 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon. 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, 2006 Pontiac GTO (543 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon.

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