1968 Dodge Dart vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1968 Dodge Dart is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Land Rover A 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Land Rover A 109 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Dart (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 203 kg more than 1968 Dodge Dart.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Dodge Dart. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 109 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, 1968 Dodge Dart (353 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Dart | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Dart | A 109 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2780 mm |
