1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1968 Marcos 1600
To start off, 1972 Dodge Dart is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Marcos 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Marcos 1600 would be higher. At 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Dart (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1968 Marcos 1600. (88 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1968 Marcos 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 663 kg more than 1968 Marcos 1600. 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 (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Marcos 1600. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Marcos 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1968 Marcos 1600 | |
| Make | Dodge | Marcos |
| Model | Dart | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2270 mm |
