1967 Pontiac GTO vs. 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1967 Pontiac GTO is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 6,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 580 kg more than 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
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.
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1967 Pontiac GTO | 1966 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Pontiac | Volkswagen |
Model | GTO | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1967 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6375 cc | 1285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 38 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2430 mm |