1968 Dodge Dart vs. 1984 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1984 Ford Fairlane is newer by 16 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 19 more horse power than 1984 Ford Fairlane. (131 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 253 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Fairlane. (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Fairlane. 1984 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1968 Dodge Dart has manual transmission. 1968 Dodge Dart will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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