2005 GMC Safari vs. 1966 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2005 GMC Safari is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Pontiac GTO (366 HP) has 176 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (190 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 525 kg more than 1966 Pontiac GTO.
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, 1966 Pontiac GTO (575 Nm) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 1966 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Safari | 1966 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | GMC | Pontiac |
| Model | Safari | GTO |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 6375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 366 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2930 mm |
