2008 BMW 530 vs. 1967 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 2008 BMW 530 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 66 more horse power than 2008 BMW 530. (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 459 kg more than 2008 BMW 530. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 530. 1967 Plymouth Fury has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 530 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:
| 2008 BMW 530 | 1967 Plymouth Fury | |
| Make | BMW | Plymouth |
| Model | 530 | Fury |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 6295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 577 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1959 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 94 L |
