1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE
To start off, 1972 Dodge Monaco is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 5,895 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE (235 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Monaco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 490 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Monaco (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Monaco | 250 GTE |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5895 cc | 2951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2610 mm |
