1969 Dodge Dart vs. 1978 Ford Escort
To start off, 1978 Ford Escort is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Dart 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 111 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Dart weights approximately 485 kg more than 1978 Ford Escort. 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 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Dart | 1978 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dart | Escort |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 938 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 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 | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 53 L |
