1972 Plymouth Fury vs. 2012 GMC Terrain
To start off, 2012 GMC Terrain is newer by 40 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 43 more horse power than 2012 GMC Terrain. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Terrain. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 125 kg more than 2012 GMC Terrain. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 GMC Terrain, 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 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Terrain.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Plymouth Fury | 2012 GMC Terrain | |
| Make | Plymouth | GMC |
| Model | Fury | Terrain |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7205 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 477 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4707 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2858 mm |
