2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 5,563 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (290 HP) has 66 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (224 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
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, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (468 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (343 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Crown Victoria | Barracuda |
Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 5563 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 290 HP |
Torque | 343 Nm | 468 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 102.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2700 mm |