1998 De Tomaso Mangusta vs. 1972 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta 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, 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta (321 HP) has 96 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Fury. (225 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Fury. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 485 kg more than 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta.
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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta. (426 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta | 1972 Plymouth Fury | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Plymouth |
| Model | Mangusta | Fury |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 7205 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 225 HP |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 477 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3060 mm |
