2000 Ford Falcon vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 31 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 172 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon.
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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Falcon | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Falcon | Barracuda |
Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 6285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2760 mm |