2007 Dodge Durango vs. 1968 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2007 Dodge Durango is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,549 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Durango.
Because 2007 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Pontiac GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango will offer significantly more control. 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, 1968 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Durango. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Durango | 1968 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
| Model | Durango | GTO |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 6549 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 603 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 69 L |
