'Match Race' ~ 1968 'Road Runner 383' vs. 1971 'Cuda 383'

Some Factors,

1968 Road Runner 'Coupe' {383}

* The lightest of all Road Runners at #3424 lbs. {Shipping Weight}
* And that is with the Heavy-Duty 'GTX' Suspension

* .092" Torsion Bars {118 lbs./Inch = Load-Rate}
* Heavy-Duty Ball Joints
* .094 {Front Anti-Roll Bar}
* 6-Leaf Rear Springs {#150 lbs./Inch @ Wheel}
* Firm-Ride Shocks
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1971 'Cuda 383

Listed at #3409 lbs. {Shipping Weight} for 1971.

* .090" Torsion Bars {111 lbs./Inch = Load-Rate}
* Standard-Duty Ball Joints
* .088 {Front Anti-Roll Bar}
* 4 1/2 Leaf Rear Springs {#132 lbs. /Inch @ Wheel}
* 1" Piston {Standard-Duty Shocks}

Deceiving, is that the 1971 'Cuda {E-Body} is nose-heavy, and has a light rear-end.

But, the 'Cuda is more aero-dynamic at higher speeds.