1972 Plymouth Fury vs. 2000 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, 2000 Vauxhall Frontera is newer by 28 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 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Fury is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Fury (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2000 Vauxhall Frontera. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 2000 Vauxhall Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 75 kg more than 2000 Vauxhall Frontera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Vauxhall Frontera 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, 2000 Vauxhall Frontera 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 (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Vauxhall Frontera. (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Vauxhall Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Plymouth Fury | 2000 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | Plymouth | Vauxhall |
| Model | Fury | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2470 mm |
