2005 Morgan 44 vs. 1966 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2005 Morgan 44 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 @ 5200 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 44. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 420 kg more than 2005 Morgan 44. 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, 1966 Pontiac GTO (575 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1966 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Morgan 44 | 1966 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Morgan | Pontiac |
| Model | 44 | GTO |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1790 cc | 6375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 366 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2930 mm |
