1967 Plymouth Fury vs. 2006 Volvo V50
To start off, 2006 Volvo V50 is newer by 39 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 108 more horse power than 2006 Volvo V50. (218 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 334 kg more than 2006 Volvo V50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Volvo V50 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, 2006 Volvo V50 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 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo V50. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1967 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Plymouth Fury | 2006 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Volvo |
| Model | Fury | V50 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6295 cc | 2522 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1959 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 60 L |
