1967 Plymouth Fury vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 3 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 @ 4800 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 1600.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Plymouth Fury | 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Plymouth | Volkswagen |
Model | Fury | 1600 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6295 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1640 mm |