1969 Mazda 1000 vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, both 1969 Mazda 1000 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 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1969 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 695 kg more than 1969 Mazda 1000. 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 (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mazda 1000 | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Mazda | Plymouth |
Model | 1000 | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 987 cc | 3685 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2760 mm |