2004 Chrysler 300 vs. 1967 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 2004 Chrysler 300 is newer by 37 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, 2004 Chrysler 300 (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1967 Plymouth Fury. (326 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1967 Plymouth Fury. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 71 kg more than 2004 Chrysler 300.
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, 1967 Plymouth Fury (577 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler 300. (569 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1967 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chrysler 300 | 1967 Plymouth Fury | |
| Make | Chrysler | Plymouth |
| Model | 300 | Fury |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6057 cc | 6295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 425 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 577 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1888 kg | 1959 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 94 L |
