1969 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 44 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford F-150 (298 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. 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, 2013 Ford F-150 (377 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Ford |
| Model | Barracuda | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 2125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2624 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3200 mm |
