1994 Plymouth Prowler vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 25 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, 1994 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (238 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 181 kg more than 1994 Plymouth Prowler.
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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Plymouth Prowler. (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Plymouth Prowler.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Plymouth Prowler | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Plymouth | Plymouth |
| Model | Prowler | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 5562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2760 mm |
