2007 Ford Galaxy vs. 1967 Plymouth Fury

To start off, 2007 Ford Galaxy is newer by 40 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 237 more horse power than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 220 kg more than 2007 Ford Galaxy. 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, 2007 Ford Galaxy, 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 337 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1967 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Galaxy. 1967 Plymouth Fury has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Galaxy has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Galaxy 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:

2007 Ford Galaxy 1967 Plymouth Fury
Make Ford Plymouth
Model Galaxy Fury
Year Released 2007 1967
Body Type Minivan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1894 cc 6295 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 326 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 577 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79.5 mm 108 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95.5 mm 85.9 mm
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1739 kg 1959 kg
Vehicle Length 4650 mm 5420 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1980 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 3030 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 94 L


 

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