2003 Ford Mustang vs. 1968 Plymouth GTX
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 35 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, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1968 Plymouth GTX. (375 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1968 Plymouth GTX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth GTX weights approximately 117 kg more than 2003 Ford Mustang.
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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Mustang. (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Mustang. 1968 Plymouth GTX has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2003 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Plymouth GTX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mustang | 1968 Plymouth GTX | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Mustang | GTX |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1597 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
