2009 Hyundai Grandeur vs. 1972 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Grandeur is newer by 37 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 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Fury is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Fury (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Grandeur. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Grandeur. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Grandeur weights approximately 7 kg more than 1972 Plymouth Fury.
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, 2009 Hyundai Grandeur, 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 (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Grandeur. (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Grandeur.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Grandeur | 1972 Plymouth Fury | |
| Make | Hyundai | Plymouth |
| Model | Grandeur | Fury |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 5897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 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 | 1837 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3060 mm |
