2005 Ford Maverick vs. 2005 Pontiac GTO
To start off, both 2005 Ford Maverick and 2005 Pontiac GTO were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2005 Ford Maverick. (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 85 kg more than 2005 Ford Maverick. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Pontiac GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Maverick will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Pontiac GTO (536 Nm) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Maverick. (272 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Maverick | 2005 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Maverick | GTO |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 68 L |
