1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1972 Dodge Dart is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Dart. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 420 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Dart | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 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 | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2420 mm |
