2007 Fiat Panda vs. 1972 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 2007 Fiat Panda is newer by 35 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 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Fury is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Fury (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 865 kg more than 2007 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Fiat Panda 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, 2007 Fiat Panda 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 (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Panda | 1972 Plymouth Fury | |
Make | Fiat | Plymouth |
Model | Panda | Fury |
Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1241 cc | 5897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3060 mm |