1969 Pontiac GTO vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,549 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 233 kg more than 1969 Pontiac GTO.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Pontiac GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester 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, 1969 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Forester. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Pontiac GTO | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Pontiac | Subaru |
| Model | GTO | Forester |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6549 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 89.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 64 L |
