1968 Dodge Dart vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 9 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 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 27 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (123 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Dart weights approximately 237 kg more than 1977 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 1600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (289 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Dodge Dart | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Dart | Cortina |
Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2580 mm |