1990 Buick Electra vs. 1972 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 1990 Buick Electra is newer by 18 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 62 more horse power than 1990 Buick Electra. (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 310 kg more than 1990 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 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 1972 Plymouth Fury. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Buick Electra, 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, 1972 Plymouth Fury (477 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick Electra. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Electra | 1972 Plymouth Fury | |
| Make | Buick | Plymouth |
| Model | Electra | Fury |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 7205 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 477 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3060 mm |
