1972 Plymouth Fury vs. 2011 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2011 Jeep Compass is newer by 39 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 67 more horse power than 2011 Jeep Compass. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 2011 Jeep Compass.
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, 2011 Jeep Compass, 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 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Jeep Compass. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Plymouth Fury | 2011 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Plymouth | Jeep |
| Model | Fury | Compass |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7205 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 477 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4404 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1656 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2634 mm |
