1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1978 Ford Mustang is newer by 9 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 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 108 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 180 kg more than 1978 Ford Mustang.
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 (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Mustang | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Mustang | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 3685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2760 mm |
