1972 Mitsubishi Jeep vs. 1967 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 1972 Mitsubishi Jeep is newer by 5 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 262 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Jeep. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Jeep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 439 kg more than 1972 Mitsubishi Jeep. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Mitsubishi Jeep is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Plymouth Fury. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Mitsubishi Jeep will offer significantly more control. 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 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Jeep. (162 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Jeep. 1967 Plymouth Fury has automatic transmission and 1972 Mitsubishi Jeep has manual transmission. 1972 Mitsubishi Jeep 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.
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1972 Mitsubishi Jeep | 1967 Plymouth Fury | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Plymouth |
Model | Jeep | Fury |
Year Released | 1972 | 1967 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 6295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 577 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1959 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3030 mm |