2005 Ford Freestar vs. 1970 Plymouth Superbird
To start off, 2005 Ford Freestar is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Plymouth Superbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Plymouth Superbird would be higher. At 6,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Superbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestar weights approximately 273 kg more than 1970 Plymouth Superbird.
Because 1970 Plymouth Superbird 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 1970 Plymouth Superbird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestar, 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, 1970 Plymouth Superbird (665 Nm) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Freestar. (336 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Superbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Freestar.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Freestar | 1970 Plymouth Superbird | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Freestar | Superbird |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3802 cc | 6982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 336 Nm | 665 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1667 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2930 mm |