1969 Dodge Dart vs. 1980 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 11 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Dart. (156 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 512 BB weights approximately 57 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, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Dodge Dart. (295 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Dart | 1980 Ferrari 512 BB | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Dart | 512 BB |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 4942 cc |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 110 L |
