2008 Ford Explorer vs. 1970 Plymouth Superbird
To start off, 2008 Ford Explorer is newer by 38 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. 2008 Ford Explorer weights approximately 410 kg more than 1970 Plymouth Superbird.
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, 1970 Plymouth Superbird (665 Nm) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Superbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Explorer | 1970 Plymouth Superbird | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Explorer | Superbird |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4013 cc | 6982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 665 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2077 kg | 1667 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3320 mm | 2930 mm |
