1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1972 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Fury is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 7,205 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Fury is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Fury. (225 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Fury. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 499 kg more than 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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 (477 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300. (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1972 Plymouth Fury | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Plymouth |
Model | 300 | Fury |
Year Released | 1960 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 7205 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 477 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 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 | 1386 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3060 mm |