1975 Plymouth Volare vs. 2001 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2001 Ford Mondeo is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Mondeo (145 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 100 kg more than 2001 Ford Mondeo.
Because 1975 Plymouth Volare is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Plymouth Volare. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mondeo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Plymouth Volare (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mondeo. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Plymouth Volare | 2001 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Plymouth | Ford |
| Model | Volare | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
