1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT vs. 1967 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT is newer by 30 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 105 more horse power than 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT. (221 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 484 kg more than 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Plymouth Fury. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT will offer significantly more control. 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 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT. (280 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT. 1967 Plymouth Fury has automatic transmission and 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT has manual transmission. 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT | 1967 Plymouth Fury | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Plymouth |
| Model | 3000GT | Fury |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2970 cc | 6295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 577 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1959 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3030 mm |
