1972 AMC Matador vs. 1968 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1972 AMC Matador is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador.
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, 1968 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Matador. (469 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1968 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | AMC | Pontiac |
| Model | Matador | GTO |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 6549 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 69 L |
