2002 Ferrari 360 vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2002 Ferrari 360 is newer by 32 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, 2002 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac GTO. (256 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 290 kg more than 2002 Ferrari 360.
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 @ 3200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ferrari 360 | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | 360 | GTO |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3573 cc | 6546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 67 L |
