2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1972 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 28 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Fury. (225 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Fury. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 195 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 550.
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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Plymouth Fury. (477 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Plymouth Fury.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 1972 Plymouth Fury | |
| Make | Ferrari | Plymouth |
| Model | 550 | Fury |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 7205 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 477 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3060 mm |
