1969 Match Race ~ 'Cuda 383 vs. 'Cuda 340

1969

Barracuda 340 'Fastback' 4-Speed, w/3.91 Gears and 7" M & H Cheater-Slicks
vs.
Barracuda 383 'Fastback' 4-Speed, w/3.91 Gears and 7" M & H Cheater-Slicks

Clutch ................. 10.5" Diameter x 6.5" Disc-Surface {106.8" Square Inches}
Pressure Plate ..... #2131 lbs. Spring-Rate

No problem here for the '340', as it would launch quicker and have a better
Clutch-Grab coming off the line.

As it was a lighter car by {126 lbs.}, #3163 lbs. to #3289 lbs.

Even with the 7" M & H Cheater-Slicks {B-140 Compound}, the extra Nose-Weight would effect the 'Barracuda 383' greatly.

The 'Barracuda 340' w/3.91 Gears would send the 'Hercules 340' down
the Quarter-Mile at 13.87 range at 100.2 MPH.

The 'Barracuda 383', would lose off the line due to >
* Less of a Clutch-Grab
* Heavier car by {126 lbs.}
* Less traction, due to Nose-Weight

Also, both Engines were equipped with the same Carter AVS {630 CFM}
Carburetors.

There would be no advantage for the 383 on Top-End, other than more
Cubic Inches, as bigger-cubed Big-Block would 'starve-for-fuel' over the last 200 Feet.

The 'Barracuda 383' would lumber in at 14.18 @ 98.8 MPH.