Pontiac GTO (1964 – 1965) vs Ford Mustang (1965 – 1966): specs compared
The Pontiac GTO is the more powerful of the two, with up to 330 hp against 310 hp. The Ford Mustang is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.7 s against 6.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 216 km/h against 196 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,265 kg against 1,542 kg. At 5,156 mm, the Pontiac GTO is 543 mm longer than the Ford Mustang.
| Specification |
Pontiac
GTO
1964 – 1965
|
Ford
Mustang
1965 – 1966
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Documented years | 1964 – 1965 | 1965 – 1966 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 330 hp | 310 hp |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 446 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 s | 6.7 s |
| Top speed | 196 km/h | 216 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,156 mm | 4,613 mm |
| Width | 1,862 mm | 1,732 mm |
| Height | 1,372 mm | 1,397 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,921 mm | 2,743 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,542 kg | 1,265 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.