2005 Pontiac GTO vs. 2010 Ford F-150

To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Pontiac GTO would be higher. 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 108 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-150. (292 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 662 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Pontiac GTO (536 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford F-150. (433 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford F-150.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Pontiac GTO 2010 Ford F-150
Make Pontiac Ford
Model GTO F-150
Year Released 2005 2010
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5965 cc 4600 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 400 HP 292 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 536 Nm 433 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1690 kg 2352 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 5885 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 2004 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1887 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 3670 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 98 L


 

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