1975 Ford LTD vs. 1968 Plymouth VIP
To start off, 1975 Ford LTD is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth VIP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth VIP would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford LTD weights approximately 233 kg more than 1968 Plymouth VIP.
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, 1975 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Plymouth VIP. (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Plymouth VIP.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford LTD | 1968 Plymouth VIP | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | LTD | VIP |
Year Released | 1975 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 5208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 230 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1647 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3030 mm |