1969 Dodge Dart vs. 1965 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1969 Dodge Dart is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Dart (156 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1965 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Dart weights approximately 250 kg more than 1965 Ford Zephyr. 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, 1969 Dodge Dart (295 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Zephyr. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Dodge Dart | 1965 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Dart | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |