2000 Ford ST 460 vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2000 Ford ST 460 is newer by 30 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, 2000 Ford ST 460 (460 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac GTO. (256 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac GTO.
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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (461 Nm) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford ST 460. (178 Nm). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford ST 460.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford ST 460 | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | ST 460 | GTO |
Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 6546 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 461 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2850 mm |