1970 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 2010 Ford F-250
To start off, 2010 Ford F-250 is newer by 40 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1400 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, 2010 Ford F-250 (494 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | 2010 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Ford |
| Model | Barracuda | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3249 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 2805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 6253 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3967 mm |
