1967 Ford Corsair vs. 1968 Plymouth GTX
To start off, 1968 Plymouth GTX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Corsair 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 316 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth GTX should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth GTX weights approximately 712 kg more than 1967 Ford Corsair. 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 550 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Corsair | 1968 Plymouth GTX | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Corsair | GTX |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1597 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |
