1969 AMC Hornet vs. 1972 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 AMC Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 AMC Hornet would be higher. At 4,983 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 AMC Hornet (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Barracuda. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC Hornet should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 61 kg more than 1969 AMC Hornet.
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 AMC Hornet (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Plymouth Barracuda. (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 AMC Hornet | 1972 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | AMC | Plymouth |
| Model | Hornet | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4983 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |
