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Very interesting topic Leoz. They are both wondeful, awesome cars each in their own way, but they are certainly not at all two cars you would ever want to compare in the way you are comparing them. 
I'm glad that I sort of inspired you with my video, but I find it quite strange that you've taken such a liking to late 80s Camrys. I mean, it is just a normal bread and butter car, you know? It's not fast, not sporty looking, and certainly not an enthusiest's kind of car in any way at all! I mean sure, I love them a lot. I like the way it looks and drives, but for a person like you that wants a fast, rare, classic, sporty car I just wonder why you've taken such a liking to such a "family sedan".
Now of course I'm certainly not saying it wouldn't be a good first car for you, becuase it definitely would be. It's practical, reliable, great mileage, certainly not ugly (not anything special mind you, but not ugly). And most importantly, it would be cheap to buy. Now, I'm not familiar with the UK-spec Camrys much at all, but I'm sure you could find a good oldie like mine for a reasonable price. Certainly they are more common than a Fury and I know that they must be thousands cheaper.
Now of course, a 1950s Fury would be a fun car to have too, but I'm sorry to say it just isn't practical at all, especially in your situation. Here's just a few reasons why:
-UK has narrow, winding streets, and the Fury is a BIG car
-UK has very high gas prices, the Fury gets 10-12 mpg
-Simply finding one would be near impossible
-Even if you did find one, the price would be much too high for a teenager to afford
-It may look good, but like all 50s cars, it is quite crude and basic. It wouldn't be comfortable or fun to drive due to the primitive mechanics and features of the time period
So really, if you want a practical everyday car, I would opt for a Camry, or a car similar to it. Maybe an Accord, Civic, or Corolla even.
When you get older, and have more money, time, and space, then by all means get a Fury if you can. Of course, it would most likely have to be a "fun" or "toy" car, not a daily driver, because as I said, it is simply not practical.
Also G-MANN, I'm not quite understanding what you're saying about insurance. Why would a Camry be more expensive to insure than a subcompact hatchback such as a Yaris? Are larger cars more expensive to insure in the UK? Becuase that is certainly not the way it is over here. A Suburban cost just as much to insure as a Metro does here in America. Usually other factors are taken into account instead, such as age and driving record.
Oh yeah and Leoz, have you got your license yet? I mean can you legally drive now?
And also, you say you are going to college next year? You are the same age as me, and I'm not old enough to go to college for another three years. Do schools work differently in the UK then?
I'm glad that I sort of inspired you with my video, but I find it quite strange that you've taken such a liking to late 80s Camrys. I mean, it is just a normal bread and butter car, you know? It's not fast, not sporty looking, and certainly not an enthusiest's kind of car in any way at all! I mean sure, I love them a lot. I like the way it looks and drives, but for a person like you that wants a fast, rare, classic, sporty car I just wonder why you've taken such a liking to such a "family sedan".
Now of course I'm certainly not saying it wouldn't be a good first car for you, becuase it definitely would be. It's practical, reliable, great mileage, certainly not ugly (not anything special mind you, but not ugly). And most importantly, it would be cheap to buy. Now, I'm not familiar with the UK-spec Camrys much at all, but I'm sure you could find a good oldie like mine for a reasonable price. Certainly they are more common than a Fury and I know that they must be thousands cheaper.
Now of course, a 1950s Fury would be a fun car to have too, but I'm sorry to say it just isn't practical at all, especially in your situation. Here's just a few reasons why:
-UK has narrow, winding streets, and the Fury is a BIG car
-UK has very high gas prices, the Fury gets 10-12 mpg
-Simply finding one would be near impossible
-Even if you did find one, the price would be much too high for a teenager to afford
-It may look good, but like all 50s cars, it is quite crude and basic. It wouldn't be comfortable or fun to drive due to the primitive mechanics and features of the time period
So really, if you want a practical everyday car, I would opt for a Camry, or a car similar to it. Maybe an Accord, Civic, or Corolla even.
When you get older, and have more money, time, and space, then by all means get a Fury if you can. Of course, it would most likely have to be a "fun" or "toy" car, not a daily driver, because as I said, it is simply not practical.
Also G-MANN, I'm not quite understanding what you're saying about insurance. Why would a Camry be more expensive to insure than a subcompact hatchback such as a Yaris? Are larger cars more expensive to insure in the UK? Becuase that is certainly not the way it is over here. A Suburban cost just as much to insure as a Metro does here in America. Usually other factors are taken into account instead, such as age and driving record.
Oh yeah and Leoz, have you got your license yet? I mean can you legally drive now?
And also, you say you are going to college next year? You are the same age as me, and I'm not old enough to go to college for another three years. Do schools work differently in the UK then?