2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 35 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 3,249 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (101 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 103 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger. 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, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Ranger | Barracuda |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 3249 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1405 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2760 mm |