1973 Maserati Indy vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1973 Maserati Indy is newer by 4 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 6,285 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Maserati Indy (288 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Maserati Indy weights approximately 70 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Maserati Indy. (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Maserati Indy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Maserati Indy | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Maserati | Plymouth |
| Model | Indy | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 6285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
