1969 Dodge Dart vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Dart. (105 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 463 kg more than 1969 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Dodge Dart. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Dart | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Dart | 400 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3248 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 412 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 120 L |
