2003 Opel Vectra vs. 1972 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 2003 Opel Vectra is newer by 31 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 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Fury is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Fury (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 Opel Vectra. (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 66 kg more than 2003 Opel Vectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 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 1972 Plymouth Fury. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Opel Vectra, 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, 1972 Plymouth Fury (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Vectra. (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Opel Vectra | 1972 Plymouth Fury | |
| Make | Opel | Plymouth |
| Model | Vectra | Fury |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 5897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3060 mm |
