1999 AC Cobra vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1999 AC Cobra is newer by 29 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 6,546 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac GTO. (256 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 605 kg more than 1999 AC Cobra.
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, 1999 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Pontiac GTO. (461 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Pontiac GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Cobra | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | AC | Pontiac |
| Model | Cobra | GTO |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 6546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 67 L |
