2008 Ford F-450 vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 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 6,548 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Ford F-450. (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford F-450.
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, 2008 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Pontiac GTO. (603 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Pontiac GTO.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford F-450 | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | F-450 | GTO |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6400 cc | 6548 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 881 Nm | 603 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 6670 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4390 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 67 L |