1972 Plymouth Fury vs. 2001 Toyota FXS
To start off, 2001 Toyota FXS is newer by 29 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, 2001 Toyota FXS (188 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Fury. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota FXS should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Fury. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 530 kg more than 2001 Toyota FXS.
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, 1972 Plymouth Fury (394 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota FXS. (280 Nm). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota FXS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Plymouth Fury | 2001 Toyota FXS | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Fury | FXS |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2510 mm |
