1971 Dodge Dart vs. 1984 Ford GT
To start off, 1984 Ford GT is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 3,249 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford GT (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1971 Dodge Dart. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1971 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Dodge Dart weights approximately 225 kg more than 1984 Ford GT.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Dodge Dart (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford GT. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Dodge Dart | 1984 Ford GT | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Dart | GT |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3249 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2590 mm |
