2005 Marcos TS vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 2005 Marcos TS is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Marcos TS (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TS should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 390 kg more than 2005 Marcos TS.
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, 1975 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Marcos TS. (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1975 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Marcos TS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Marcos TS | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Marcos | Plymouth |
| Model | TS | Volare |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2760 mm |
