1969 Dodge Dart vs. 1968 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1969 Dodge Dart is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Mustang (335 HP) has 230 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Dart. (105 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1969 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, 1968 Ford Mustang (597 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Dodge Dart. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Dart | 1968 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dart | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3248 cc | 7010 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 335 HP |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 597 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 101.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2750 mm |
