'Holiday Match Race' ~ 68' Road Runner vs. 66' Mercury Cyclone GT

[69 Cuda 440]

'Holiday Match Race'

1968 Plymouth Road Runner '383'
vs.
1966 Mercury Cyclone GT '390'

Go Baby !!

 

[Aaron65]

Road Runner all the way (in stock form).

 

[69 Cuda 440]

A few 'Gizmos' must be added here.

The 1966 Mercury Cyclone GT '390' will come thru with;

* 3.90 Gears {Available option}
* 'Limited-Slip' Differential
* Close-Ratio 'Top-Loader' ... 2.32 ~ 1.69 ~ 1.29 ~ 1.00
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The Road Runner will be equipped with;

* 3.55 Gears {The 'typical' standard 4-Speed - 'Option' choice}
* 'Sure-Grip'
* 4-Speed .... 2.65 ~ 1.93 ~ 1.34 ~ 1.00
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Shipping WeightsB]

Mercury Cyclone GT '390' ...................... #3313 lbs.

Plymouth Road Runner '383' {Coupe} ..... #3424 lbs.

 

[69 Cuda 440]

Oh,

Performance Specifications

Mopar 383/335 HP
> 335 HP @ 5200 RPM's
> 425 Ft./Lbs. of Torque @ 3400 RPM's

Mercury 390/335 HP
> 335 HP @ 4800 RPM's
> 427 Ft./Lbs. of Torque @ 3200 RPMs