1969 Pontiac GTO vs. 2011 Ford E-350
To start off, 2011 Ford E-350 is newer by 42 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 110 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1141 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford E-350. (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford E-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Pontiac GTO | 2011 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Ford |
| Model | GTO | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6549 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2541 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 125 L |
