1985 AC Cobra vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1985 AC Cobra is newer by 16 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 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 AC Cobra (320 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (238 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 290 kg more than 1985 AC Cobra.
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, 1985 AC Cobra (522 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (421 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | AC | Plymouth |
| Model | Cobra | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2760 mm |
