Choosing between vehicle & armor model kits comes down to the kind of build you want to spend time with: a classic American car or a detailed military tank. The MPC 1967 Pontiac GTO and Revell M48A2 Patton are close in listed price, but their subjects, scales, part counts, and included details point to very different projects.
Quick verdict
Choose the MPC 1967 Pontiac GTO for a car-centered build with a 1:25 scale subject, blue finish, 85+ parts, and a listed Skill Level 2 label. Choose the Revell M48A2 Patton when tank features matter more, including movable components, opening and closing hatches, crew members, military figures, and waterslide decals. The Revell kit costs $3.89 more, so the decision is mainly about subject and build features rather than a wide price gap.
At a glance
| Kit | Listed price | Scale | Parts or pieces | Standout details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPC 1967 Pontiac GTO | USD 17.99 | 1:25 | 85+ parts | V8, 4-speed transmission, optional supercharger and custom wheels |
| Revell M48A2 Patton Tank | USD 21.88 | 1:35 | 152 pieces | Movable turret cannon, machine gun and treads; figures and decals |
Where each kit wins
MPC wins for a classic-car build
The MPC kit is the clearer fit for shoppers specifically looking for a car scale model kit. Its 1967 Pontiac GTO subject, blue presentation, 1:25 scale, and automotive details create a focused replica-car project. The listed 85+ parts and Skill Level 2 label also give the kit a more approachable description than a project centered on many movable tank components. At USD 17.99, it is the lower-priced choice by $3.89.
Revell wins for an armor-focused project
The Revell kit is the natural choice for a tank model kit or military vehicle model. Its M48A2 Patton subject is paired with 152 pieces, opening and closing hatches, a movable turret cannon, machine gun, and tank treads. Two crew members, six military figures, waterslide decals, and illustrated instructions add more subject-specific elements to the build. Its USD 21.88 price is higher by $3.89, but the added tank-focused features make the extra outlay easy to connect to a preference for armor modeling.
Product notes
MPC 1967 Pontiac GTO
The MPC 1967 Pontiac GTO makes sense for a builder who wants the subject to carry the project: it is a blue 1:25 scale replica of a 1967 Pontiac GTO, with 85+ parts and a listed Skill Level 2 designation. Automotive details include a 400 cu. in. V8, 4-speed transmission, separate rear suspension and exhaust detail, bucket seats, and a floor shifter with console. Optional elements such as a supercharger, headers, custom wheels, and racing bucket seats give the car build several listed directions. The limitation is its narrow subject focus: shoppers seeking a tank or military vehicle will find the Pontiac theme mismatched. At USD 17.99, it is also the lower-priced kit here.
Revell M48A2 Patton Tank
Revell's M48A2 Patton is the stronger match for an armor scale model project built around mechanical-looking features and military figures. The 1:35 plastic kit contains 152 pieces and lists opening and closing hatches, a movable turret cannon, machine gun, and tank treads. Two crew members, six military figures, waterslide decals, and illustrated instructions add specific Patton-tank elements beyond the main hull and turret. The kit's limitation is equally clear: its tank subject will not suit someone whose priority is a classic car replica. The listed price is USD 21.88, $3.89 above the MPC kit, and assembly also calls for separate hobby tools, plastic cement, and paint.
Final choice by use case
- For a classic car replica: Choose the MPC 1967 Pontiac GTO for its 1967 subject, 1:25 scale, blue finish, and automotive detail list.
- For a military vehicle model: Choose the Revell M48A2 Patton for its tank subject, movable components, figures, and waterslide decals.
- For the lower listed price: Choose MPC at USD 17.99 rather than Revell at USD 21.88.
- For the larger listed parts count: Choose Revell's 152 pieces, while MPC lists 85+ parts.
The right pick is therefore straightforward: MPC for the Pontiac GTO experience, Revell for the Patton tank build.