2004 Ford Mustang vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang 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 6,548 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 119 kg more than 2004 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang. 2004 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1970 Pontiac GTO has manual transmission. 1970 Pontiac GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Ford Mustang | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Mustang | GTO |
Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 6548 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 603 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |