1969 Ford Capri vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, both 1969 Ford Capri and 1969 Plymouth Barracuda were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 74 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 460 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri. 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 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Capri | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2760 mm |