1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 890 kg more than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. 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, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (590 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Cadillac | Plymouth |
| Model | Eldorado | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 3249 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2760 mm |
