1964 Jaguar MK 10 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 Jaguar MK 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jaguar MK 10 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 52 more horse power than 1964 Jaguar MK 10. (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1964 Jaguar MK 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 weights approximately 378 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 (545 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Jaguar MK 10. (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Jaguar MK 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Jaguar MK 10 | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Jaguar | Plymouth |
| Model | MK 10 | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 545 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1883 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2760 mm |
