2007 Hyundai Azera vs. 1972 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Azera 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 7,205 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Fury is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Azera (263 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Fury. (225 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Azera should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Fury. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 200 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Azera.
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, 2007 Hyundai Azera, 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Azera. (348 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Azera.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Hyundai Azera | 1972 Plymouth Fury | |
Make | Hyundai | Plymouth |
Model | Azera | Fury |
Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 7205 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 477 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3060 mm |