1969 Dodge Dart vs. 1988 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 19 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 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Dart. (105 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 175 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, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Dodge Dart. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Dart | 1988 Ferrari Testarossa | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Dart | Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3248 cc | 4943 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| 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 | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2560 mm |
