1969 Dodge Dart vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1969 Dodge Dart is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Dart (109 HP) has 60 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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, 1969 Dodge Dart (299 Nm) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1969 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Dodge Dart | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Dart | Cortina |
Year Released | 1969 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 299 Nm | 90 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |