1969 Mazda Luce vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, both 1969 Mazda Luce 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 42 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Luce. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 180 kg more than 1969 Mazda Luce. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (352 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Luce. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Mazda Luce | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Mazda | Plymouth |
| Model | Luce | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2618 cc | 5210 cc |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2760 mm |
