1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1958 Ford Popular
To start off, 1972 Dodge Dart is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Popular would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Dart (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1958 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 660 kg more than 1958 Ford Popular. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1958 Ford Popular | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dart | Popular |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2300 mm |
