1968 Dodge Dart vs. 1972 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1972 Ford Fairlane is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 4,492 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Dart (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1972 Ford Fairlane. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 70 kg more than 1968 Dodge Dart.
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, 1968 Dodge Dart (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Dart | 1972 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dart | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4492 cc | 4097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.2 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2950 mm |
