1969 Ford Zephyr vs. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 3,686 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 155 kg more than 1969 Ford Zephyr. 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, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1973 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Zephyr | 1973 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Zephyr | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2760 mm |
