1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1972 Ford Fairlane
To start off, both 1972 Dodge Dart and 1972 Ford Fairlane were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 87 more horse power than 1972 Ford Fairlane. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 25 kg more than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1972 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dart | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 4097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.6 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2950 mm |
