1972 Dodge Dart vs. 1978 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 400 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Dart. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1972 Dodge Dart. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Dodge Dart. (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Dart | 1978 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Dart | 400 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |
