1968 Chrysler Newport vs. 2005 Ford F-150
To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chrysler Newport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chrysler Newport would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chrysler Newport (305 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2005 Ford F-150. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Newport should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1968 Chrysler Newport.
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 Chrysler Newport (543 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford F-150. (342 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chrysler Newport | 2005 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Newport | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 2125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 98 L |
