1982 Ford Fairlane vs. 1968 Plymouth GTX
To start off, 1982 Ford Fairlane is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth GTX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth GTX would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth GTX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth GTX (375 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth GTX should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth GTX weights approximately 197 kg more than 1982 Ford Fairlane. 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 GTX (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Fairlane | 1968 Plymouth GTX | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Fairlane | GTX |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1597 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |
