2001 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2006 Pontiac GTO is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,969 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mustang. (193 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 573 kg more than 2001 Ford Mustang. 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, 2006 Pontiac GTO (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mustang. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mustang | 2006 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Mustang | GTO |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1412 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 68 L |
