1969 Dodge Dart vs. 1969 Ford GT 40
To start off, both 1969 Dodge Dart and 1969 Ford GT 40 were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Dart. (105 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Dart weights approximately 395 kg more than 1969 Ford GT 40.
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 (217 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1969 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Dart | 1969 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dart | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3248 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 125 L |
