1968 Dodge Dart vs. 2000 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 32 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (270 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Dart. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Dart weights approximately 102 kg more than 2000 Ford Falcon.
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, 2000 Ford Falcon (420 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Dodge Dart. (353 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Dart | 2000 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dart | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 132 L |
