2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 35 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 (370 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 417 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger. 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) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (250 Nm). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Ranger | GTO |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 6548 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 370 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 603 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 104.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 67 L |