1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1972 Dodge Monaco is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 5,895 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Monaco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 680 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Monaco (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 1960 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Monaco | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5895 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2610 mm |
