1968 Ford Escort vs. 1966 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Pontiac GTO (366 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 570 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. 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, 1966 Pontiac GTO (575 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1966 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1966 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Escort | GTO |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 6375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 366 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2930 mm |
