2006 Opel Meriva vs. 1967 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 2006 Opel Meriva is newer by 39 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 227 more horse power than 2006 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 579 kg more than 2006 Opel Meriva. 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, 2006 Opel Meriva, 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 427 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Meriva. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Meriva. 1967 Plymouth Fury has automatic transmission and 2006 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 2006 Opel Meriva 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:
| 2006 Opel Meriva | 1967 Plymouth Fury | |
| Make | Opel | Plymouth |
| Model | Meriva | Fury |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 6295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 577 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1959 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 94 L |
