1969 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 1976 Datsun 280Z
To start off, 1976 Datsun 280Z is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Datsun 280Z (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Datsun 280Z should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 101 kg more than 1976 Datsun 280Z.
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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Datsun 280Z. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Datsun 280Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | 1976 Datsun 280Z | |
| Make | Plymouth | Datsun |
| Model | Barracuda | 280Z |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 2753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1304 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4399 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1631 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2304 mm |
