1997 Ford Mustang vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 28 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 469 kg more than 1997 Ford Mustang.
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, 1997 Ford Mustang (678 Nm) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (251 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Mustang | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Mustang | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1997 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3685 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 251 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |