2006 Mazda B3000 vs. 1972 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 2006 Mazda B3000 is newer by 34 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, 1972 Plymouth Fury (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2006 Mazda B3000. (154 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 475 kg more than 2006 Mazda B3000. 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, 2006 Mazda B3000, 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 (477 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda B3000. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mazda B3000 | 1972 Plymouth Fury | |
| Make | Mazda | Plymouth |
| Model | B3000 | Fury |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 7205 cc |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 477 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 3060 mm |
