1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1970 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1972 Dodge Dart is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair 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 181 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 540 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair. 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 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1970 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dart | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2570 mm |
