1984 Ford GT vs. 1980 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1984 Ford GT is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford GT (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1980 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1980 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 355 kg more than 1984 Ford GT.
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, 1980 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford GT. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford GT.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford GT | 1980 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | GT | Volare |
Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2870 mm |