1970 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1967 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 3 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 216 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 244 kg more than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1967 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Impala. 1967 Plymouth Fury has automatic transmission and 1970 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1970 Chevrolet Impala 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:
| 1970 Chevrolet Impala | 1967 Plymouth Fury | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
| Model | Impala | Fury |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 6295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 577 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1959 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3030 mm |
