1999 Pontiac GTO vs. 2012 Ford Expedition

To start off, 2012 Ford Expedition is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1999 Pontiac GTO. (144 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1999 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1452 kg more than 1999 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, 2012 Ford Expedition (494 Nm) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Pontiac GTO. (203 Nm). This means 2012 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Pontiac GTO.

Compare all specifications: