1969 Dodge Dart vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 1969 Dodge Dart is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa would be higher. At 3,248 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Dart. (105 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Dart weights approximately 555 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
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, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Dodge Dart. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Dart | 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Dart | 250 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3248 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 140 L |
