1970 Jaguar E-Type vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, both 1970 Jaguar E-Type 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 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (360 HP) has 114 more horse power than 1970 Jaguar E-Type. (246 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1970 Jaguar E-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 395 kg more than 1970 Jaguar E-Type. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Pontiac GTO (678 Nm) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Jaguar E-Type. (357 Nm). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Jaguar E-Type.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Jaguar E-Type | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Jaguar | Pontiac |
Model | E-Type | GTO |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4200 cc | 7460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 246 HP | 360 HP |
Torque | 357 Nm | 678 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92.2 mm | 105.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105.9 mm | 106.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2850 mm |