1978 Ford Taunus vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1978 Ford Taunus is newer by 3 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 612 kg more than 1978 Ford Taunus.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Taunus | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Taunus | Volare |
Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2870 mm |