2003 AC Aceca vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 2003 AC Aceca is newer by 34 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Aceca (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (317 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 AC Aceca weights approximately 105 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, 1969 Plymouth Barracuda (545 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Aceca | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | AC | Plymouth |
| Model | Aceca | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 545 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2760 mm |
