2006 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 1972 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Fury. (225 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Fury. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 355 kg more than 2006 Nissan Pathfinder.
Because 2006 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Plymouth Fury. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder will offer significantly more control. 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Pathfinder. (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Nissan Pathfinder | 1972 Plymouth Fury | |
| Make | Nissan | Plymouth |
| Model | Pathfinder | Fury |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1972 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 7205 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 396 Nm | 477 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3060 mm |
