1970 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1451 kg more than 1970 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, 2008 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | 2008 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Plymouth | Ford |
| Model | Barracuda | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3249 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2920 mm |
