1968 Plymouth GTX vs. 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth GTX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth GTX 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 278 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. (97 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth GTX should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser.

Because 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Plymouth GTX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser. (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Plymouth GTX 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Plymouth Toyota
Model GTX Land Cruiser
Year Released 1968 1984
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7206 cc 3431 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 375 HP 97 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 651 Nm 226 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 2200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 109.7 mm 102 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95.3 mm 105 mm
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1700 mm


 

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