1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 2 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 530 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Plymouth |
Model | Ninety-Eight | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3249 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2760 mm |