1966 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 1967 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 1967 Plymouth Fury is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Chrysler New Yorker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Chrysler New Yorker would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Plymouth Fury (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1966 Chrysler New Yorker. (185 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 1966 Chrysler New Yorker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 204 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Plymouth Fury (577 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Chrysler New Yorker. (420 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Chrysler New Yorker.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Chrysler New Yorker | 1967 Plymouth Fury | |
| Make | Chrysler | Plymouth |
| Model | New Yorker | Fury |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 6295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 577 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.7 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2163 kg | 1959 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5870 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 94 L |
