1969 Dodge Dart vs. 1983 Ford Granada
To start off, 1983 Ford Granada is newer by 14 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 137 more horse power than 1983 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Dart weights approximately 95 kg more than 1983 Ford Granada. 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 (421 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Dart | 1983 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dart | Granada |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 421 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2780 mm |
