1971 Ferrari 312 vs. 1967 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 1971 Ferrari 312 is newer by 4 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, 1971 Ferrari 312 (464 HP @ 12600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1967 Plymouth Fury. (326 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1967 Plymouth Fury. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 1399 kg more than 1971 Ferrari 312.
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. 1967 Plymouth Fury has automatic transmission and 1971 Ferrari 312 has manual transmission. 1971 Ferrari 312 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:
| 1971 Ferrari 312 | 1967 Plymouth Fury | |
| Make | Ferrari | Plymouth |
| Model | 312 | Fury |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 6295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 464 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 12600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 1959 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 960 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3030 mm |
