1969 Dodge Dart vs. 1980 Ford Granada
To start off, 1980 Ford Granada is newer by 11 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 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Dart (235 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1980 Ford Granada. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Granada weights approximately 125 kg more 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, 1969 Dodge Dart (421 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Granada. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Dodge Dart | 1980 Ford Granada | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Dart | Granada |
Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5562 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 421 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |