2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 240 kg more than 2008 Ferrari 360.
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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (678 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ferrari 360 | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | 360 | GTO |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 7460 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 360 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 370 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 67 L |
