1967 Plymouth Fury vs. 1986 Rover 825i
To start off, 1986 Rover 825i is newer by 19 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 156 more horse power than 1986 Rover 825i. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 1986 Rover 825i. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 603 kg more than 1986 Rover 825i. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Plymouth Fury is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Plymouth Fury. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Rover 825i, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Rover 825i. (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1967 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Rover 825i. 1967 Plymouth Fury has automatic transmission and 1986 Rover 825i has manual transmission. 1986 Rover 825i 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 | 1986 Rover 825i | |
| Make | Plymouth | Rover |
| Model | Fury | 825i |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6295 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1959 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |
