1970 Dodge Dart vs. 1995 Ferrari 512 M
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (435 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 334 more horse power than 1970 Dodge Dart. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1970 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 230 kg more than 1970 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, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Dodge Dart. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Dodge Dart | 1995 Ferrari 512 M | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Dart | 512 M |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3249 cc | 4942 cc |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1585 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 |
