2008 Ford Territory vs. 1968 Plymouth GTX
To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 40 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 419 kg more than 1968 Plymouth GTX.
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 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Territory | 1968 Plymouth GTX | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Territory | GTX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 7206 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 375 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1597 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |
