1969 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 is newer by 10 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, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 66.
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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Plymouth Barracuda | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Plymouth | Volvo |
Model | Barracuda | 66 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3685 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.6 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1550 mm |