1964 Ford GT 40 vs. 1979 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1979 Plymouth Volare is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 621 kg more than 1964 Ford GT 40.
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, 1979 Plymouth Volare (232 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1979 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford GT 40 | 1979 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | GT 40 | Volare |
Year Released | 1964 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 232 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2870 mm |