1972 Plymouth Fury vs. 2007 BMW Z4
To start off, 2007 BMW Z4 is newer by 35 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, 2007 BMW Z4 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Fury. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Fury. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 495 kg more than 2007 BMW Z4.
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 @ 2400 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW Z4. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Plymouth Fury | 2007 BMW Z4 | |
Make | Plymouth | BMW |
Model | Fury | Z4 |
Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5897 cc | 2492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2500 mm |