1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1971 Ford GT 70
To start off, 1972 Dodge Dart is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford GT 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford GT 70 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Dart (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1971 Ford GT 70. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford GT 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 570 kg more than 1971 Ford GT 70. 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 (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 70. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford GT 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1971 Ford GT 70 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dart | GT 70 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2330 mm |
