2008 Lexus LS vs. 1966 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2008 Lexus LS is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lexus LS (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1966 Pontiac GTO. (366 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1966 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus LS weights approximately 545 kg more than 1966 Pontiac GTO. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1966 Pontiac GTO (575 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus LS. (493 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1966 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lexus LS | 1966 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Lexus | Pontiac |
| Model | LS | GTO |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4608 cc | 6375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 366 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 493 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2930 mm |
