1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1972 Ford LTD
To start off, both 1972 Dodge Dart and 1972 Ford LTD 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 77 more horse power than 1972 Ford LTD. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford LTD weights approximately 270 kg more than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford LTD. (376 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford LTD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1972 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dart | LTD |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 3927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3090 mm |
