1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1972 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Fury is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac 62 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 28 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 170 kg more 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, 1962 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Plymouth Fury. (477 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Plymouth Fury.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac 62 | 1972 Plymouth Fury | |
| Make | Cadillac | Plymouth |
| Model | 62 | Fury |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 7205 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 477 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3060 mm |
