1967 Plymouth Fury vs. 1989 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 1989 Subaru Legacy is newer by 22 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 192 more horse power than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 1989 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 659 kg more than 1989 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1989 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Plymouth Fury. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Subaru Legacy. (188 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1967 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Subaru Legacy. 1967 Plymouth Fury has automatic transmission and 1989 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 1989 Subaru Legacy 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 1989 Subaru Legacy
Make Plymouth Subaru
Model Fury Legacy
Year Released 1967 1989
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6295 cc 2212 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Horse Power 326 HP 134 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 577 Nm 188 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 108 mm 96.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85.9 mm 75 mm
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1959 kg 1300 kg
Vehicle Length 5420 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2590 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 94 L 64 L


 

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