1969 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1967 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 1969 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 2 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 7,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Plymouth Fury (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1969 Cadillac Eldorado. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 1969 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 111 kg more than 1967 Plymouth Fury.
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, 1969 Cadillac Eldorado, 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, 1969 Cadillac Eldorado (710 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Plymouth Fury. (577 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Plymouth Fury.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Cadillac Eldorado | 1967 Plymouth Fury | |
Make | Cadillac | Plymouth |
Model | Eldorado | Fury |
Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7732 cc | 6295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 710 Nm | 577 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 85.9 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1959 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5620 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 94 L |