1983 Ford Mustang vs. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1983 Ford Mustang is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Mustang (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 127 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Ford Mustang (278 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Mustang | 1973 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Mustang | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1983 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 3686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1278 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 |