1960 Jaguar 3.8 vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar 3.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar 3.8 would be higher. At 5,563 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (290 HP) has 73 more horse power than 1960 Jaguar 3.8. (217 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1960 Jaguar 3.8.
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, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (468 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Jaguar 3.8. (325 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Jaguar 3.8. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda has automatic transmission and 1960 Jaguar 3.8 has manual transmission. 1960 Jaguar 3.8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Jaguar 3.8 | 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Jaguar | Plymouth |
Model | 3.8 | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3781 cc | 5563 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 290 HP |
Torque | 325 Nm | 468 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 102.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2700 mm |