1993 Ford Mondeo vs. 1978 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1993 Ford Mondeo is newer by 15 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Mondeo (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1978 Plymouth Volare. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1978 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 120 kg more than 1993 Ford Mondeo.
Because 1978 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 1978 Plymouth Volare. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1978 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Mondeo. (157 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1978 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Mondeo | 1978 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Mondeo | Volare |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
