1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1990 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1990 Ford Falcon is newer by 18 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, 1990 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Dart. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Falcon weights approximately 25 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, 1972 Dodge Dart (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Falcon. (235 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1990 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dart | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 3157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |
