1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1996 Ford Aspire
To start off, 1996 Ford Aspire is newer by 24 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, 1972 Dodge Dart (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1996 Ford Aspire. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Aspire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 465 kg more than 1996 Ford Aspire. 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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Aspire. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Aspire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1996 Ford Aspire | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dart | Aspire |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3678 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2310 mm |
