1985 Ford Fairlane vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1985 Ford Fairlane 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 6,285 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1985 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 160 kg more than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda.
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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Fairlane | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Fairlane | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4089 cc | 6285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2760 mm |
