1995 Ford Escort vs. 1967 Plymouth Fury

To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 28 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 252 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 829 kg more than 1995 Ford Escort. 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, 1995 Ford Escort, 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 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1967 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort. 1967 Plymouth Fury has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Escort 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.

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