1978 Ford Cortina vs. 1968 Plymouth VIP

To start off, 1978 Ford Cortina is newer by 10 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 5,208 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth VIP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth VIP (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1978 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 537 kg more than 1978 Ford Cortina. 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 VIP (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Cortina. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Cortina. 1968 Plymouth VIP has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Plymouth VIP will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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