1997 Maserati Ghibli vs. 1966 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1997 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Pontiac GTO (366 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1997 Maserati Ghibli. (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1997 Maserati Ghibli. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 35 kg more than 1997 Maserati Ghibli. 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, 1966 Pontiac GTO (575 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Maserati Ghibli. (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1966 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Maserati Ghibli.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Maserati Ghibli | 1966 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Maserati | Pontiac |
| Model | Ghibli | GTO |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 6375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 366 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.4:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2930 mm |
