1972 Plymouth Fury vs. 2009 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2009 Opel Insignia is newer by 37 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, 2009 Opel Insignia (321 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Fury. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Fury.
Because 2009 Opel Insignia 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, 2009 Opel Insignia 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, 2009 Opel Insignia (435 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Plymouth Fury. (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Opel Insignia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Plymouth Fury.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Plymouth Fury | 2009 Opel Insignia | |
Make | Plymouth | Opel |
Model | Fury | Insignia |
Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5897 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1856 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1498 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2737 mm |