1952 Jaguar C-Type 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 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (317 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar C-Type. (218 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar C-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 490 kg more than 1952 Jaguar C-Type. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (545 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar C-Type. (330 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar C-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Jaguar C-Type | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Jaguar | Plymouth |
| Model | C-Type | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 545 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2760 mm |
