1968 Dodge Dart vs. 1979 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1979 Ford Falcon is newer by 11 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 21 more horse power than 1979 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Falcon weights approximately 3 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 @ 1600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Falcon. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Dodge Dart | 1979 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Dart | Falcon |
Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |