1968 Dodge Dart vs. 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi is newer by 13 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi (340 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Dart. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi weights approximately 122 kg more than 1968 Dodge Dart. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Dodge Dart. (353 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Dart | 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Dart | 512 BBi |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 4942 cc |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
| 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 | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 120 L |
