1969 Dodge Dart vs. 1982 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1982 Ford Fairlane is newer by 13 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 110 more horse power than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 5 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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Dodge Dart | 1982 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Dart | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1969 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5562 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 421 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2950 mm |