2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 37 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 577 kg more than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1969 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Land Rover | Plymouth |
Model | Defender | Barracuda |
Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 7206 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 545 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2760 mm |