Ford Gran Torino vs Pontiac GTO: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Ford · 1972–1976

Gran Torino

A PI 610

Version

Power: 182 kW247 PS
0–100 km/h: 6.8 s
Kerb mass: 1,528 kg

Pontiac · 2004–2006

GTO V

Version (8 versions)

Power: 149–298 kW203–405 PS
0–100 km/h: -
Kerb mass: -

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In plain words

Pontiac GTO is the older design (from 1964); Ford Gran Torino arrived in 1972. Our catalog has no 0–100 km/h for the Pontiac GTO yet, so some checks above leave it out.

Full specifications

General
	Ford Gran Torino	Pontiac GTO
Version	182 kW (247 PS)	GTO V · 6 L 8 cyl Automatic 4-spd · 2006 (EPA)
Production years	1972–1976	2004–2006
Body	Coupe	Coupe
Class	Sports car	Sports car
Country	United States	United States
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load.	182 kW (247 PS) 244 hp	149–298 kW (203–405 PS) 200–400 hp Better
0–100 km/h Why it matters: A shorter 0–100 km/h time means quicker getaways and safer merging onto fast roads.	6.8 s	No data
Power per tonne	119 kW/t 145 hp/ton calculated	No data
Engine and transmission
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	No data	6,000 cc · 8 cyl 6.0 l
Gearbox	No data	4-speed automatic
Drive	No data	Rear-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Width	2,014 mm 79.3 in	No data
Wheelbase	2,896 mm 114.0 in	No data
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy.	1,528 kg 3,369 lb	No data
Economy and running costs
Fuel consumption Why it matters: Lower consumption cuts running costs and CO₂ emissions on every trip.	No data	14.7 l/100 km 16.0 mpg US
Fuel cost per year	No data	€3,860/year estimated

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).

Estimated at 15,000 km a year with fuel at €1.75/l petrol.