2009 Ford Escape vs. 1967 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 42 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 154 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (172 HP @ 6550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 937 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Ford Escape 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, 2009 Ford Escape 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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (302 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1967 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 1967 Plymouth Fury | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Escape | Fury |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 6295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6550 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 577 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1022 kg | 1959 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 94 L |
