Ford Mustang vs Pontiac GTO
Overview | |
MSRP$19,835 | MSRP$31,990 |
Listings9515 | Listings114 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews5.8 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryThe Ford Mustang is one of the most iconic vehicles ever made, and its recent overhaul brought new, retro styling, updated powertrain options, and new tech to the storied muscle car. The 2006 Mustang still rides high from that 2005 redesign, but gets a quieter interior and updated tech for the new model year. The Mustang is offered as either a fastback coupe or as a convertible, and can be had with either a V6 or V8 engine. The V6 is a 4.0-liter unit that produces 210 horsepower and 240 pound-feet of torque. The 4.6-liter V8 in the Ford Mustang GT makes 300 hp and 320 lb-ft of torque. A five-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive are standard. The Mustang competes against the Nissan 350Z, Hyundai Tiburon, Pontiac GTO, and Chrysler Sebring. It’s targeted at new-car buyers that want a classic American muscle car with the amenities of a modern vehicle. | |
Reviews SummaryLike the original, the modern 2006 Pontiac GTO puts a big engine in a midsize coupe. This time around, the GTO is based on the Holden Monaro, the only suitable rear-drive model in the global General Motors product arsenal. It’s built in Australia and shipped to eager Pontiac performance aficionados in America. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine4.0L 210 hp V6 | Engine6.0L 400 hp V8 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower210 hp @ 5250 rpm | Horsepower400 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City17 | MPG City14 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway19 |
Engine | |
Engine Name4.0L 210 hp V6 | Engine Name6.0L 400 hp V8 |
Torque240 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | Torque400 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower210 hp @ 5250 rpm | Horsepower400 hp @ 5200 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City17 | MPG City14 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway19 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length0.0 in | Bed Length |
Cargo Space13.1 cu ft | Cargo Space7.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3373 lbs | Curb Weight3725 lbs |
Height54.4 in | Height54.9 in |
Length187.6 in | Length189.8 in |
Width73.8 in | Width72.5 in |
Wheelbase107.1 in | Wheelbase109.8 in |
Maximum Payload0 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity1000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity1000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $19,835 | $31,990 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 5.8 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The Ford Mustang is one of the most iconic vehicles ever made, and its recent overhaul brought new, retro styling, updated powertrain options, and new tech to the storied muscle car. The 2006 Mustang still rides high from that 2005 redesign, but gets a quieter interior and updated tech for the new model year. The Mustang is offered as either a fastback coupe or as a convertible, and can be had with either a V6 or V8 engine. The V6 is a 4.0-liter unit that produces 210 horsepower and 240 pound-feet of torque. The 4.6-liter V8 in the Ford Mustang GT makes 300 hp and 320 lb-ft of torque. A five-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive are standard. The Mustang competes against the Nissan 350Z, Hyundai Tiburon, Pontiac GTO, and Chrysler Sebring. It’s targeted at new-car buyers that want a classic American muscle car with the amenities of a modern vehicle. | Like the original, the modern 2006 Pontiac GTO puts a big engine in a midsize coupe. This time around, the GTO is based on the Holden Monaro, the only suitable rear-drive model in the global General Motors product arsenal. It’s built in Australia and shipped to eager Pontiac performance aficionados in America. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 4.0L 210 hp V6 | 6.0L 400 hp V8 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 |
Horsepower | 210 hp @ 5250 rpm | 400 hp @ 5200 rpm |
MPG City | 17 | 14 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 19 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 4.0L 210 hp V6 | 6.0L 400 hp V8 |
Torque | 240 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 400 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 210 hp @ 5250 rpm | 400 hp @ 5200 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 17 | 14 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 19 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 0.0 in | |
Cargo Space | 13.1 cu ft | 7.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3373 lbs | 3725 lbs |
Height | 54.4 in | 54.9 in |
Length | 187.6 in | 189.8 in |
Width | 73.8 in | 72.5 in |
Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 109.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 0 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 2 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 1000 lbs | 1000 lbs |
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