1972 Plymouth Fury vs. 2007 Renault Grand Scenic
To start off, 2007 Renault Grand Scenic 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 7,205 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Fury is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Fury (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2007 Renault Grand Scenic. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Grand Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 420 kg more than 2007 Renault Grand Scenic. 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, 2007 Renault Grand Scenic, 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 (477 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Grand Scenic. (201 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Grand Scenic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Plymouth Fury | 2007 Renault Grand Scenic | |
| Make | Plymouth | Renault |
| Model | Fury | Grand Scenic |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7205 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 477 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2740 mm |
