1970 Dodge Dart vs. 2009 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 599 is newer by 39 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 511 more horse power than 1970 Dodge Dart. (101 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1970 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 410 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, 2009 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Dodge Dart. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Dodge Dart | 2009 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Dart | 599 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3249 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 612 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2760 mm |
