1959 Mercedes-Benz SC vs. 1972 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Fury is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC would be higher. At 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Fury is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Fury (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 470 kg more than 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Plymouth Fury (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC. (186 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz SC.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Mercedes-Benz SC | 1972 Plymouth Fury | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Plymouth |
Model | SC | Fury |
Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2195 cc | 5897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3060 mm |