1979 Mazda Montrose vs. 1968 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1979 Mazda Montrose is newer by 11 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 6,549 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda Montrose.
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 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (153 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Montrose.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda Montrose | 1968 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Mazda | Pontiac |
| Model | Montrose | GTO |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 6549 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 69 L |
