1968 Dodge Dart vs. 1976 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 308 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 4,492 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Dart. (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Dart weights approximately 15 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 308.
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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Dart | 1976 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Dart | 308 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4492 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.2 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2560 mm |
