2002 BMW 760 vs. 1972 Plymouth Fury

To start off, 2002 BMW 760 is newer by 30 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 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Fury. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Fury. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 760 weights approximately 264 kg more than 1972 Plymouth Fury. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2002 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Plymouth Fury. (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Plymouth Fury.

Compare all specifications:

2002 BMW 760 1972 Plymouth Fury
Make BMW Plymouth
Model 760 Fury
Year Released 2002 1972
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5972 cc 5897 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 438 HP 175 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 600 Nm 394 Nm
Torque RPM 3950 RPM 2400 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2094 kg 1830 kg
Vehicle Length 5040 mm 5530 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2940 mm 3060 mm


 

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