1967 Plymouth Fury vs. 1968 Skoda 1000 MB
To start off, 1968 Skoda 1000 MB is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Plymouth Fury. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Plymouth Fury 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) has 279 more horse power than 1968 Skoda 1000 MB. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 1968 Skoda 1000 MB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 1172 kg more than 1968 Skoda 1000 MB. 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 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Skoda 1000 MB. (75 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Skoda 1000 MB. 1967 Plymouth Fury has automatic transmission and 1968 Skoda 1000 MB has manual transmission. 1968 Skoda 1000 MB 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:
1967 Plymouth Fury | 1968 Skoda 1000 MB | |
Make | Plymouth | Skoda |
Model | Fury | 1000 MB |
Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6295 cc | 988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 577 Nm | 75 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1959 kg | 787 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 38 L |