1968 Plymouth GTX vs. 1968 Porsche 906
To start off, both 1968 Plymouth GTX and 1968 Porsche 906 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 158 more horse power than 1968 Porsche 906. (217 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth GTX should accelerate faster than 1968 Porsche 906. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth GTX weights approximately 980 kg more than 1968 Porsche 906. 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. 1968 Plymouth GTX has automatic transmission and 1968 Porsche 906 has manual transmission. 1968 Porsche 906 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 | 1968 Porsche 906 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Porsche |
| Model | GTX | 906 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| 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 | 617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |
