2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 37 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.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (468 Nm) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender 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:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Land Rover | Plymouth |
Model | Defender | Barracuda |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 5563 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 290 HP |
Torque | 300 Nm | 468 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2700 mm |