1968 Dodge Dart vs. 1989 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1989 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 21 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, 1989 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Dart. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 93 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, 1968 Dodge Dart (353 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari Mondial. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Dart | 1989 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Dart | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 86 L |
