I can't believe this comparison went viral. (Yes, the "GTO" user was me. I probably should not have made this comparison in the first place.)
Ford GT vs Pontiac GTO 6.0
| Category | Pontiac GTO 6.0 | Ford GT (Mk I) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 6.0 l V8 | 5.4 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 400 / 395 | 550 / 542 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 536 / 395 | 774 / 571 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1702 / 3752 | 1581 / 3486 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 235 / 232 | 348 / 343 |
Lap Times
| Track | Pontiac GTO 6.0 | Ford GT (Mk I) |
|---|---|---|
| Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:26.10 | 0:24.60 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Pontiac GTO 6.0 | Ford GT (Mk I) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 4.6 s | 3.9 s |
| 5 - 60 mph | 5.1 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.8 s | 1.6 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.6 s | 2.2 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 3.7 s | 2.7 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 4.7 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 6.2 s | 4.3 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 7.8 s | 5.2 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 9.6 s | 6.0 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.2 s | 7.4 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.8 s @ 90.1 mph | 8.3 s @ 101.9 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.3 s @ 108.1 mph | 11.1 s @ 131.2 mph |
General performance
| Category | Pontiac GTO 6.0 | Ford GT (Mk I) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 274 kph (170 mph) | 330 kph (205 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 16.8 l/100 km (14 mpg US / 17 UK) | 10.1 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 28 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.88 g (9 m/s²) | 0.98 g (10 m/s²) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 37 m (121 ft) | 33 m (109 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 51 m (167 ft) | 47 m (153 ft) |
| 100 mph - 0 | 104 m (341 ft) | 91 m (297 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Pontiac GTO 6.0 | Ford GT (Mk I) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 84 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 49 | 100 |
| Overall | 70 | 100 |
Verdict
GT is the fastest by a huge margin.
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