2001 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 32 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 376 kg more than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Ford Crown Victoria (367 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Crown Victoria | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Crown Victoria | Barracuda |
Year Released | 2001 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3685 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 367 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1781 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2760 mm |