1985 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1967 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is newer by 18 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 241 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 1069 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 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 1967 Plymouth Fury. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfasud, 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, 1967 Plymouth Fury (577 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. 1967 Plymouth Fury has automatic transmission and 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfasud has manual transmission. 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Plymouth Fury will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1967 Plymouth Fury | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Plymouth |
| Model | Alfasud | Fury |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1351 cc | 6295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 577 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1959 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 94 L |
