1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1989 Ford Capri
To start off, 1989 Ford Capri is newer by 17 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 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Capri (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Dart. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 303 kg more than 1989 Ford Capri.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Capri. (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1989 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dart | Capri |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
