2008 Ford Territory vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare

To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 33 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 441 kg more than 1975 Plymouth Volare.

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, both vehicles can yield 380 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ford Territory 1975 Plymouth Volare
Make Ford Plymouth
Model Territory Volare
Year Released 2008 1975
Body Type Crossover Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3984 cc 5898 cc
Horse Power 0 HP 174 HP
Torque 380 Nm 380 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 2016 kg 1575 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 5020 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1900 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2760 mm


 

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