1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire vs. 1968 Plymouth GTX
To start off, 1968 Plymouth GTX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth GTX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth GTX (375 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. (215 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth GTX should accelerate faster than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth GTX weights approximately 300 kg more than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Plymouth GTX (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | 1968 Plymouth GTX | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Plymouth |
| Model | Jetfire | GTX |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3531 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 1597 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |
