1971 Dodge Dart vs. 1998 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1998 Ferrari F355 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 3,491 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1971 Dodge Dart. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1971 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Dodge Dart weights approximately 5 kg more than 1998 Ferrari F355.
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, 1998 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Dodge Dart. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Dodge Dart | 1998 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Dart | F355 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3249 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2460 mm |
