2008 Acura TL vs. 1967 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 2008 Acura TL is newer by 41 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 68 more horse power than 2008 Acura TL. (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 2008 Acura TL.
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, 2008 Acura TL, 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 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura TL. (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1967 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Acura TL | 1967 Plymouth Fury | |
Make | Acura | Plymouth |
Model | TL | Fury |
Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 6295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 258 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 577 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3030 mm |