1969 Dodge Dart vs. 1981 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1981 Ford Taunus is newer by 12 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Dart weights approximately 465 kg more than 1981 Ford Taunus.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Dodge Dart | 1981 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Dart | Taunus |
Year Released | 1969 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2580 mm |