1972 Plymouth Fury vs. 2011 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2011 Tata Sumo 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 156 more horse power than 2011 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 85 kg more than 2011 Tata Sumo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Tata Sumo 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, 2011 Tata Sumo 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 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Sumo. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Sumo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Plymouth Fury | 2011 Tata Sumo | |
| Make | Plymouth | Tata |
| Model | Fury | Sumo |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7205 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 477 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4258 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1726 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2425 mm |
