1968 Pontiac GTO vs. 2012 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 2012 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Mulsanne (505 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1968 Pontiac GTO. (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1968 Pontiac GTO.
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, 2012 Bentley Mulsanne (1,018 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Pontiac GTO. (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Pontiac GTO.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Pontiac GTO | 2012 Bentley Mulsanne | |
Make | Pontiac | Bentley |
Model | GTO | Mulsanne |
Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6549 cc | 6800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 365 HP | 505 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 1018 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5575 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1521 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3266 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 96 L |