1970 Pontiac GTO vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C (445 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac GTO. (360 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 15 kg more than 1970 Pontiac GTO. 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 @ 2700 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C. (601 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac GTO | 2013 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Pontiac | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GTO | C |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7460 cc | 6300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 445 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.4 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4707 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2008 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2760 mm |
