1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1972 Dodge Dart is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Dart. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 95 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Dart | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2610 mm |
