1969 Dodge Dart vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, both 1969 Dodge Dart and 1969 Ford Capri were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Dart (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (86 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Dart weights approximately 371 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri. 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 (299 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (141 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Dodge Dart | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Dart | Capri |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 299 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 41 L |