1950 Maserati A6GCS vs. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Maserati A6GCS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Maserati A6GCS would be higher. At 3,686 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Maserati A6GCS (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Maserati A6GCS should accelerate faster than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 781 kg more than 1950 Maserati A6GCS.
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.
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1950 Maserati A6GCS | 1973 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Maserati | Plymouth |
Model | A6GCS | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1950 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1978 cc | 3686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 624 kg | 1405 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2760 mm |