1968 Ford Escort vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (148 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 630 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (352 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Escort | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |