1972 Plymouth Fury vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 1996 Porsche 993 is newer by 24 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 7,205 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Fury is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 993 (283 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Fury. (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Fury. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 465 kg more than 1996 Porsche 993.
Because 1996 Porsche 993 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Plymouth Fury. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 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, 1972 Plymouth Fury (477 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche 993. (341 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Plymouth Fury | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Porsche |
| Model | Fury | 993 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7205 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 477 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2280 mm |
