1968 Dodge Dart vs. 1995 Ford Mustang

To start off, 1995 Ford Mustang is newer by 27 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Mustang weights approximately 106 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, 1995 Ford Mustang (386 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Dodge Dart. (353 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Dodge Dart.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Dodge Dart 1995 Ford Mustang
Make Dodge Ford
Model Dart Mustang
Year Released 1968 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5210 cc 4947 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 150 HP 0 HP
Torque 353 Nm 386 Nm
Top Speed 153 km/hour 210 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1377 kg 1483 kg
Vehicle Length 4970 mm 4620 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2580 mm


 

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