1968 Dodge Dart vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1968 Dodge Dart is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Dart. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Dart weights approximately 527 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM.
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 @ 1600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. (314 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Dodge Dart | 1963 Ferrari 250 LM | |
Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
Model | Dart | 250 LM |
Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 58.8 mm |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 140 L |