1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1972 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 7 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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Fury. (225 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Fury. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 885 kg more than 1972 Plymouth Fury. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 (501 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Plymouth Fury. (477 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Plymouth Fury.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1972 Plymouth Fury | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Plymouth |
| Model | 600 | Fury |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6330 cc | 7205 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 477 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 3060 mm |
