1998 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1972 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 26 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 38 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Blazer. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 30 kg more than 1972 Plymouth Fury.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Plymouth Fury (477 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Blazer. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Blazer | 1972 Plymouth Fury | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Plymouth |
| Model | Blazer | Fury |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1972 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 7205 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 477 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3060 mm |
