1986 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 17 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, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1986 Jaguar XJ6. (221 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1986 Jaguar XJ6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 305 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 (421 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Jaguar XJ6. (336 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Jaguar XJ6 | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Jaguar | Plymouth |
| Model | XJ6 | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 5562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2760 mm |
