1970 Ferrari 365 GTB vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, both 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB and 1970 Pontiac GTO were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,548 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB. (347 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 285 kg more than 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | 365 GTB | GTO |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 6548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 347 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2850 mm |
