1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (297 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Dart. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 455 kg more than 1972 Dodge Dart. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Dodge Dart. (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1979 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dart | LTD |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3080 mm |
