1967 Plymouth Fury vs. 2003 Subaru R2
To start off, 2003 Subaru R2 is newer by 36 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 274 more horse power than 2003 Subaru R2. (52 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru R2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 1149 kg more than 2003 Subaru R2. 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, 2003 Subaru R2, 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 514 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru R2. (63 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1967 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru R2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Plymouth Fury | 2003 Subaru R2 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Subaru |
| Model | Fury | R2 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6295 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 56 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1959 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 30 L |
