USA vs USA — 1967 vs 1969
| GTX 440+6 | Charger Daytona 426 Hemi | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 390 hp | 425 hp |
| Torque | 490 lb-ft | 490 lb-ft |
| Engine Size | 7,210 cc | 6,981 cc |
| 0-60 mph | 5.2 sec | 5.7 sec |
| Top Speed | 130 mph | 140 mph |
| ¼ Mile | 13.5 sec | 13.5 sec |
| Weight | 3,800 lbs | 3,800 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 2,946 mm | 2,946 mm |
| Length | 5,258 mm | 5,689 mm |
| Units Produced | 2,035 | 503 |
| Original MSRP | $3,733 | $3,993 |
| Value (Excellent) | $175,000 | $900,000 |
| Collectibility | 9/10 | 10/10 |
| Rarity | 8/10 | 10/10 |
It's a closely fought contest. The 1967 Plymouth GTX 440+6 brings quicker acceleration, better value to the table, and the 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona 426 Hemi answers with higher top speed, greater rarity, stronger collectibility. 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 1967 Plymouth GTX 440+6 versus the 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona 426 Hemi. Both hail from Muscle era and represent the pinnacle of their respective manufacturers' ambitions. The 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona 426 Hemi 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 Plymouth GTX uses a V8 OHV (440 Six Pack) displacing 7,210 cc, while the Dodge Charger Daytona relies on a V8 OHV (426 Hemi) with 6,981 cc. In the sprint to 60 mph, the 1967 Plymouth GTX 440+6 edges ahead at 5.2 seconds versus 5.7 seconds. Rarity plays a significant role here — with only 503 units built, the 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona 426 Hemi is considerably scarcer than the Plymouth GTX's 2,035 examples. On the collector market, the 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona 426 Hemi commands a significant premium over the 1967 Plymouth GTX 440+6, reflecting differences in prestige and rarity.