1969 Dodge Dart vs. 1980 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1980 Ferrari Mondial 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 Mondial (214 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Dart. (156 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 5 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, 1969 Dodge Dart (295 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari Mondial. (243 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Dart | 1980 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Dart | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 214 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 243 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |
