1972 Dodge Monaco vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO
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 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO 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 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Monaco. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Monaco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 970 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Monaco (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Monaco | 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Monaco | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1963 |
| 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 | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2410 mm |
