1986 Ferrari 208 vs. 1972 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 208 is newer by 14 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, 1986 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Fury. (225 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Fury. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 753 kg more than 1986 Ferrari 208.
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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari 208. (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ferrari 208 | 1972 Plymouth Fury | |
| Make | Ferrari | Plymouth |
| Model | 208 | Fury |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 7205 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 477 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1132 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3060 mm |
