1969 Ford Fairlane vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, both 1969 Ford Fairlane 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (317 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1969 Ford Fairlane. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 195 kg more than 1969 Ford Fairlane. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Fairlane | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Fairlane | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2781 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2760 mm |