1972 Plymouth Fury vs. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 7,205 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Fury is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Fury. (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Fury. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 555 kg more than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1972 Plymouth Fury (477 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser. (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Plymouth Fury | 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Fury | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7205 cc | 5661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 477 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2860 mm |
