1981 Ford Capri vs. 1971 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 3,250 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Capri (158 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 175 kg more than 1981 Ford Capri.
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, 1981 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Capri | 1971 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Capri | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 3250 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2760 mm |