1968 Pontiac GTO vs. 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1968 Pontiac GTO is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. 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 322 more horse power than 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (43 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1967 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 501 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (102 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Pontiac GTO | 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Pontiac | Volkswagen |
Model | GTO | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6549 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 365 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 40 L |