1951 Jaguar Type-C vs. 1972 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Fury is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar Type-C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar Type-C would be higher. At 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Fury is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar Type-C (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Fury. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar Type-C should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Fury. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 815 kg more than 1951 Jaguar Type-C.
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, 1972 Plymouth Fury (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Jaguar Type-C. (330 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Jaguar Type-C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Jaguar Type-C | 1972 Plymouth Fury | |
| Make | Jaguar | Plymouth |
| Model | Type-C | Fury |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1972 |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 5897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3060 mm |
