1972 DAF 44 vs. 1972 Plymouth Fury
To start off, both 1972 DAF 44 and 1972 Plymouth Fury were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,205 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Fury is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Fury (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1972 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 1972 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 1129 kg more than 1972 DAF 44. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Plymouth Fury (477 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 DAF 44. (65 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 DAF 44 | 1972 Plymouth Fury | |
| Make | DAF | Plymouth |
| Model | 44 | Fury |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 844 cc | 7205 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 477 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 756 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3060 mm |
