1968 Dodge Dart vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1968 Dodge Dart is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 4,492 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Dart. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Dart weights approximately 180 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 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, 1968 Dodge Dart (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Dodge Dart | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
Model | Dart | 250 GT |
Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4492 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 114 L |