2006 Ford F-250 vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 2006 Ford F-250 is newer by 36 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 113 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-250. (177 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-250.
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, 2006 Ford F-250 (500 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. (468 Nm). This means 2006 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2006 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-250 | 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | F-250 | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 5563 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 290 HP |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 468 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 102.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2700 mm |
