1969 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600
To start off, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 would be higher. 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 209 more horse power than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 145 kg more than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. 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 (545 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Willys-Overland |
| Model | Barracuda | Aero-Willys 2600 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 545 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2740 mm |
