2008 Mazda DrifterX vs. 1967 Plymouth Fury

To start off, 2008 Mazda DrifterX 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 379 kg more than 2008 Mazda DrifterX.

Because 2008 Mazda DrifterX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Plymouth Fury. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mazda DrifterX 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, 1967 Plymouth Fury (577 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda DrifterX. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda DrifterX. 1967 Plymouth Fury has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda DrifterX has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda DrifterX 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.

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2008 Mazda DrifterX 1967 Plymouth Fury
Make Mazda Plymouth
Model DrifterX Fury
Year Released 2008 1967
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2499 cc 6295 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 326 HP
Torque 257 Nm 577 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2800 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1580 kg 1959 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 5420 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 3010 mm 3030 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 94 L