1965 Ford Cortina vs. 1968 Plymouth GTX
To start off, 1968 Plymouth GTX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Cortina 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 326 more horse power than 1965 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth GTX should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth GTX weights approximately 762 kg more than 1965 Ford Cortina. 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 561 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Cortina. 1968 Plymouth GTX has automatic transmission and 1965 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1965 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Plymouth GTX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Cortina | 1968 Plymouth GTX | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Cortina | GTX |
Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 109.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 1597 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 72 L |