1973 Ferrari 365 BB vs. 1972 Plymouth Fury

To start off, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB is newer by 1 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, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (380 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Fury. (225 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Fury. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 650 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB. (410 Nm). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB.

Compare all specifications:

1973 Ferrari 365 BB 1972 Plymouth Fury
Make Ferrari Plymouth
Model 365 BB Fury
Year Released 1973 1972
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4388 cc 7205 cc
Horse Power 380 HP 225 HP
Engine RPM 7500 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 410 Nm 477 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1235 kg 1885 kg
Vehicle Length 4380 mm 5530 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1120 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 3060 mm


 

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