1996 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1967 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 29 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E (343 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1967 Plymouth Fury. (326 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1967 Plymouth Fury. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 283 kg more than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 1967 Plymouth Fury (577 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. (480 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1967 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Mercedes-Benz E | 1967 Plymouth Fury | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Plymouth |
Model | E | Fury |
Year Released | 1996 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4973 cc | 6295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 343 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 577 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1676 kg | 1959 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 94 L |