1966 Marcos 1800 vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Marcos 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Marcos 1800 would be higher. At 3,249 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1800 should accelerate faster than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 635 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1800.
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 (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Marcos 1800 | 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Marcos | Plymouth |
Model | 1800 | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1783 cc | 3249 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2760 mm |