1996 Ford Indigo vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 27 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ford Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Indigo (430 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (148 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 265 kg more than 1996 Ford Indigo.
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, 1996 Ford Indigo (549 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (352 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Indigo | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Indigo | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1996 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 430 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 549 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2760 mm |