1969 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 2011 Ford F-250
To start off, 2011 Ford F-250 is newer by 42 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda.
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, 2011 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | 2011 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Ford |
| Model | Barracuda | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1966 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3967 mm |
