1972 Plymouth Fury vs. 2010 Citroen C5
To start off, 2010 Citroen C5 is newer by 38 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, 2010 Citroen C5 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Fury. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Fury. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 30 kg more than 2010 Citroen C5.
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, 2010 Citroen C5, 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C5. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Plymouth Fury | 2010 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Citroen |
| Model | Fury | C5 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2820 mm |
