1965 Austin A 90 vs. 1967 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 1967 Plymouth Fury is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 6,295 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Plymouth Fury is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Plymouth Fury (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 389 kg more than 1965 Austin A 90. 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, 1967 Plymouth Fury (577 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1967 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 90. 1967 Plymouth Fury has automatic transmission and 1965 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1965 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Plymouth Fury will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin A 90 | 1967 Plymouth Fury | |
Make | Austin | Plymouth |
Model | A 90 | Fury |
Year Released | 1965 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 6295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 577 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 85.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1959 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 94 L |