1964 Ford GT 40 vs. 1965 Pontiac Catalina
To start off, 1965 Pontiac Catalina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 6,891 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Pontiac Catalina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Pontiac Catalina (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1964 Ford GT 40. (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Pontiac Catalina should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford GT 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Pontiac Catalina weights approximately 1021 kg more than 1964 Ford GT 40. 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, 1965 Pontiac Catalina (625 Nm) has 540 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1965 Pontiac Catalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford GT 40. 1965 Pontiac Catalina has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford GT 40 has manual transmission. 1964 Ford GT 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Pontiac Catalina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford GT 40 | 1965 Pontiac Catalina | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | GT 40 | Catalina |
Year Released | 1964 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 6891 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 625 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 103.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 101.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3080 mm |