2009 Ford F-350 vs. 2004 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 5,669 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac GTO (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 718 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350. 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, both vehicles can yield 495 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-350 | 2004 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | F-350 | GTO |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 5669 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6260 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 68 L |
