1948 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1967 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 1967 Plymouth Fury is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 6,295 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Plymouth Fury is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Plymouth Fury (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 459 kg more than 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1967 Plymouth Fury has automatic transmission and 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C has manual transmission. 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Plymouth Fury will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1967 Plymouth Fury | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Plymouth |
| Model | 6C | Fury |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2442 cc | 6295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1959 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 94 L |
