1972 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Barracuda. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Falcon weights approximately 294 kg more than 1972 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 Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Plymouth Barracuda. (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Plymouth Barracuda | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Plymouth | Ford |
| Model | Barracuda | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2838 mm |
