2008 Ferrari F430 vs. 1969 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 2008 Ferrari F430 is newer by 39 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 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (238 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. 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, 2008 Ferrari F430 (466 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda. (421 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ferrari F430 | 1969 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Ferrari | Plymouth |
| Model | F430 | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 5562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 490 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 466 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 370 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
