1968 Plymouth GTX vs. 1967 Triumph TR5
To start off, 1968 Plymouth GTX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Triumph TR5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Triumph TR5 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 225 more horse power than 1967 Triumph TR5. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth GTX should accelerate faster than 1967 Triumph TR5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth GTX weights approximately 567 kg more than 1967 Triumph TR5. 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 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Triumph TR5. (222 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Triumph TR5. 1968 Plymouth GTX has automatic transmission and 1967 Triumph TR5 has manual transmission. 1967 Triumph TR5 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:
| 1968 Plymouth GTX | 1967 Triumph TR5 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Triumph |
| Model | GTX | TR5 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.7 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1597 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 53 L |
