1968 Dodge Dart vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 19 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, 1987 Ford Sierra (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Dart. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Dart weights approximately 173 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra.
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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Dodge Dart | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Dart | Sierra |
Year Released | 1968 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4492 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.2 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1207 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2540 mm |