1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 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 W 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 would be higher. At 7,205 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Fury is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Fury (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 565 kg more than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Plymouth Fury (477 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | 1972 Plymouth Fury | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Plymouth |
| Model | W 111 | Fury |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 7205 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 477 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3060 mm |
