1969 Dodge Dart vs. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 35 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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Dart. (235 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 445 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, 1969 Dodge Dart (421 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (374 Nm). This means 1969 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Dart | 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dart | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 421 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
