USA vs USA — 1966 vs 1967
| Charger Daytona | GTX 440+6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 425 hp | 390 hp |
| Torque | 490 lb-ft | 490 lb-ft |
| Engine Size | 6,981 cc | 7,210 cc |
| 0-60 mph | 5.5 sec | 5.2 sec |
| Top Speed | 200 mph | 130 mph |
| ¼ Mile | 13.5 sec | 13.5 sec |
| Weight | 3,900 lbs | 3,800 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 2,997 mm | 2,946 mm |
| Length | 5,749 mm | 5,258 mm |
| Units Produced | 503 | 2,035 |
| Original MSRP | $4,369 | $3,733 |
| Value (Excellent) | $1,500,000 | $175,000 |
| Collectibility | 10/10 | 9/10 |
| Rarity | 10/10 | 8/10 |
It's a closely fought contest. The 1966 Dodge Charger Daytona brings higher top speed, greater rarity, stronger collectibility to the table, and the 1967 Plymouth GTX 440+6 answers with quicker acceleration, better value. Both are excellent machines that reward their owners in different ways — there's no wrong answer here.
In the world of Muscle Car cars, few comparisons generate as much discussion as the 1966 Dodge Charger Daytona versus the 1967 Plymouth GTX 440+6. Both hail from Muscle era and represent the pinnacle of their respective manufacturers' ambitions. The 1966 Dodge Charger Daytona holds a clear advantage in raw power with 425 hp compared to 390 hp, a 35-horsepower difference that shapes the driving experience. Under the hood, the contrast is notable: the Dodge Charger uses a V8 OHV (Hemi) displacing 6,981 cc, while the Plymouth GTX relies on a V8 OHV (440 Six Pack) with 7,210 cc. In the sprint to 60 mph, the 1967 Plymouth GTX 440+6 edges ahead at 5.2 seconds versus 5.5 seconds. Rarity plays a significant role here — with only 503 units built, the 1966 Dodge Charger Daytona is considerably scarcer than the Plymouth GTX's 2,035 examples. On the collector market, the 1966 Dodge Charger Daytona commands a significant premium over the 1967 Plymouth GTX 440+6, reflecting differences in prestige and rarity.