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 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Falcon (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (238 HP @ 5000 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 190 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, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (421 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Falcon. (420 Nm). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Falcon.
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 | 4940 cc | 5562 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 421 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1465 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 |