1985 BMW 325 vs. 1972 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 1985 BMW 325 is newer by 13 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 105 more horse power than 1985 BMW 325. (120 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 723 kg more than 1985 BMW 325. 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, 1972 Plymouth Fury (477 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 325. (230 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW 325 | 1972 Plymouth Fury | |
| Make | BMW | Plymouth |
| Model | 325 | Fury |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 7205 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 477 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1162 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3060 mm |
