1948 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bentley Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bentley Mark VI would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Bentley Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 445 kg more than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Bentley Mark VI | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Bentley | Plymouth |
Model | Mark VI | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1948 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4257 cc | 3685 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2760 mm |