1968 Morris Mini Moke vs. 1972 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Fury is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Morris Mini Moke. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Morris Mini Moke would be higher. At 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Fury is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Fury (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1968 Morris Mini Moke. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 1968 Morris Mini Moke. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 1180 kg more than 1968 Morris Mini Moke. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 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 1972 Plymouth Fury. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Morris Mini Moke, 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, 1972 Plymouth Fury (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Morris Mini Moke. (60 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Morris Mini Moke.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Morris Mini Moke | 1972 Plymouth Fury | |
| Make | Morris | Plymouth |
| Model | Mini Moke | Fury |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 5897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 3060 mm |
