1996 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1972 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 1996 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 24 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, 1996 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Fury. (225 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Fury. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 583 kg more than 1996 Mazda RX-7.
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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda RX-7. (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Mazda RX-7 | 1972 Plymouth Fury | |
Make | Mazda | Plymouth |
Model | RX-7 | Fury |
Year Released | 1996 | 1972 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 7205 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 477 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 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 | 1302 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3060 mm |