1966 AC Cobra vs. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 AC Cobra would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 258 kg more than 1966 AC Cobra.
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, 1966 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 1973 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | AC | Plymouth |
| Model | Cobra | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 3686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2760 mm |
