1972 Plymouth Fury vs. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1985 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Plymouth Fury. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Plymouth Fury would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Fury is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 705 kg more than 1985 Vauxhall Carlton.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Plymouth Fury | 1985 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Plymouth | Vauxhall |
Model | Fury | Carlton |
Year Released | 1972 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2680 mm |