2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello is newer by 34 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 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello (515 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac GTO. (360 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello weights approximately 15 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (678 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello. (589 Nm). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ferrari 575M Maranello | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | 575M Maranello | GTO |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 7460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 515 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 67 L |
