1967 Plymouth Fury vs. 1978 Toyota Carina

To start off, 1978 Toyota Carina is newer by 11 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 993 kg more than 1978 Toyota Carina.

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 1978 Toyota Carina
Make Plymouth Toyota
Model Fury Carina
Year Released 1967 1978
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6295 cc 1588 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 326 HP 0 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1959 kg 966 kg
Vehicle Length 5420 mm 4380 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2510 mm


 

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