1964 Austin A 99 vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 99 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 131 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin A 99 weights approximately 65 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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 99. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 99 | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Austin | Plymouth |
Model | A 99 | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1964 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 5562 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 421 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2760 mm |