1969 Dodge Dart vs. 1992 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1992 Ford Fairlane is newer by 23 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Dart. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 255 kg more than 1969 Dodge Dart. 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, 1992 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Dodge Dart. (299 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Dart | 1992 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dart | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2930 mm |
