1968 Pontiac GTO vs. 2012 Tata Safari
To start off, 2012 Tata Safari 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 6,549 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2012 Tata Safari. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Safari.
Because 2012 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Pontiac GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Safari. (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Pontiac GTO | 2012 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Pontiac | Tata |
| Model | GTO | Safari |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6549 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2660 mm |
