1972 Plymouth Fury vs. 2005 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2005 Toyota Previa is newer by 33 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 15 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Previa. (160 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 305 kg more than 2005 Toyota Previa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Plymouth Fury is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Plymouth Fury. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Previa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Previa. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Plymouth Fury | 2005 Toyota Previa | |
Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
Model | Fury | Previa |
Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5897 cc | 2358 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2900 mm |