2005 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 1967 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 38 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 79 more horse power than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 419 kg more than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. 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, 2005 Alfa Romeo 156, 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 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. (305 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1967 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alfa Romeo 156. 1967 Plymouth Fury has automatic transmission and 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2005 Alfa Romeo 156 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:
2005 Alfa Romeo 156 | 1967 Plymouth Fury | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Plymouth |
Model | 156 | Fury |
Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 6295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 577 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1959 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 94 L |