1988 Ford Falcon vs. 1968 Plymouth VIP
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth VIP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth VIP would be higher. At 5,208 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth VIP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth VIP (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1988 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth VIP should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 273 kg more than 1988 Ford Falcon. 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 VIP (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Falcon. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Falcon | 1968 Plymouth VIP | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Falcon | VIP |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 5208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3030 mm |
