1970 AMC Ambassador vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1970 AMC Ambassador is newer by 1 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 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 107 more horse power than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1970 AMC Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AMC Ambassador weights approximately 145 kg more 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, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (545 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 AMC Ambassador. (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 AMC Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Ambassador | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | AMC | Plymouth |
| Model | Ambassador | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4981 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 545 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2760 mm |
