1978 Plymouth Volare vs. 2010 Ford F-150
To start off, 2010 Ford F-150 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Volare. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1978 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-150 weights approximately 945 kg more than 1978 Plymouth Volare. 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, 2010 Ford F-150 (494 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Plymouth Volare | 2010 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Plymouth | Ford |
Model | Volare | F-150 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 2410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5885 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2004 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1887 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3670 mm |