1957 AC Aceca vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 AC Aceca would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (148 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1957 AC Aceca. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 541 kg more than 1957 AC Aceca. 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 (352 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1957 AC Aceca | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | AC | Plymouth |
Model | Aceca | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1957 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2760 mm |