1968 Dodge Dart vs. 2004 Morgan 4
To start off, 2004 Morgan 4 is newer by 36 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, 1968 Dodge Dart (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2004 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 2004 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Dart weights approximately 410 kg more than 2004 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Dart | 2004 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Dodge | Morgan |
| Model | Dart | 4 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4492 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.2 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
