1979 Plymouth Volare vs. 2010 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2010 Ford Mondeo is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mondeo (159 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 75 kg more than 1979 Plymouth Volare. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 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 1979 Plymouth Volare. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 1979 Plymouth Volare (232 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Mondeo. (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Plymouth Volare | 2010 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Plymouth | Ford |
| Model | Volare | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2860 mm |
