USA vs USA — 1970 vs 1968
| Superbird 426 Hemi | Super Bee 440 Six Pack | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5.3 sec |
| Top Speed | 140 mph | 130 mph |
| ¼ Mile | 13.5 sec | 13.4 sec |
| Weight | 3,750 lbs | 3,650 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 2,946 mm | 2,946 mm |
| Length | 5,639 mm | 5,258 mm |
| Units Produced | 1,920 | 1,907 |
| Original MSRP | $4,298 | $3,138 |
| Value (Excellent) | $500,000 | $165,000 |
| Collectibility | 10/10 | 9/10 |
| Rarity | 10/10 | 8/10 |
It's a closely fought contest. The 1970 Plymouth Superbird 426 Hemi brings higher top speed, stronger collectibility to the table, and the 1968 Dodge Super Bee 440 Six Pack 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 1970 Plymouth Superbird 426 Hemi versus the 1968 Dodge Super Bee 440 Six Pack. Both hail from Muscle era and represent the pinnacle of their respective manufacturers' ambitions. The 1970 Plymouth Superbird 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 Superbird uses a V8 OHV (426 Hemi) displacing 6,981 cc, while the Dodge Super Bee relies on a V8 OHV (440 Six Pack) with 7,210 cc. In the sprint to 60 mph, the 1968 Dodge Super Bee 440 Six Pack edges ahead at 5.3 seconds versus 5.5 seconds. On the collector market, the 1970 Plymouth Superbird 426 Hemi commands a significant premium over the 1968 Dodge Super Bee 440 Six Pack, reflecting differences in prestige and rarity.