2006 Ford E-350 vs. 2003 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2006 Ford E-350 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Pontiac GTO (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2006 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford E-350 weights approximately 798 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Pontiac GTO (495 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford E-350. (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford E-350.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford E-350 | 2003 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | E-350 | GTO |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2488 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |