1968 Ford Fairlane vs. 1968 Pontiac GTO
To start off, both 1968 Ford Fairlane and 1968 Pontiac GTO were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,549 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1968 Ford Fairlane. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Fairlane.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Fairlane | 1968 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Fairlane | GTO |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 6549 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 69 L |
