1966 Ford GT 40 vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (238 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 329 kg more than 1966 Ford GT 40.
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) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford GT 40 | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | GT 40 | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 5562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2760 mm |
