1973 Mazda Luce vs. 1967 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 1973 Mazda Luce is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Plymouth Fury. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Plymouth Fury would be higher. At 6,295 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Plymouth Fury is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Plymouth Fury (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 704 kg more than 1973 Mazda Luce. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Plymouth Fury (577 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda Luce | 1967 Plymouth Fury | |
| Make | Mazda | Plymouth |
| Model | Luce | Fury |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2620 cc | 6295 cc |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 577 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1959 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3030 mm |
