1998 Fiat Barchetta vs. 1967 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 1998 Fiat Barchetta is newer by 31 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 196 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Barchetta. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Barchetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 899 kg more than 1998 Fiat Barchetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Plymouth Fury is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Plymouth Fury. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Fiat Barchetta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Barchetta. (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1967 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Barchetta. 1967 Plymouth Fury has automatic transmission and 1998 Fiat Barchetta has manual transmission. 1998 Fiat Barchetta 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:
1998 Fiat Barchetta | 1967 Plymouth Fury | |
Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
Model | Barchetta | Fury |
Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 6295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 577 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 85.9 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1959 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3030 mm |