1972 Plymouth Fury vs. 1969 ZIL 114
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Fury is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 ZIL 114. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 ZIL 114 would be higher. At 7,962 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 ZIL 114 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 ZIL 114 (254 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Fury. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 ZIL 114 should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Fury. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 ZIL 114 weights approximately 1345 kg more than 1972 Plymouth Fury. 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, 1969 ZIL 114 (580 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Plymouth Fury. (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 ZIL 114 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Plymouth Fury.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Plymouth Fury | 1969 ZIL 114 | |
Make | Plymouth | ZIL |
Model | Fury | 114 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5897 cc | 7962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 580 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 3175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 6300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 3770 mm |