1957 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1972 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Fury is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 7,205 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Fury is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Fury. (225 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Fury.
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, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado (543 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Plymouth Fury. (477 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Plymouth Fury.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Cadillac Eldorado | 1972 Plymouth Fury | |
Make | Cadillac | Plymouth |
Model | Eldorado | Fury |
Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5973 cc | 7205 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 477 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3060 mm |