1952 Allard Safari vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Allard Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Allard Safari would be higher. At 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Allard Safari weights approximately 11 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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (421 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Safari | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Allard | Plymouth |
| Model | Safari | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3621 cc | 5562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2760 mm |
