1968 Ford Corsair vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1970 Pontiac GTO is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 6,548 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (370 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1968 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 830 kg more than 1968 Ford Corsair. 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Corsair | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Corsair | GTO |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 6548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 104.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 67 L |
