1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1972 Dodge Dart is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Dart. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 655 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (206 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Dart | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2260 mm |
