1973 Chrysler Sedan vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chrysler Sedan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chrysler Sedan would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1973 Chrysler Sedan. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1973 Chrysler Sedan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Sedan weights approximately 35 kg more than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chrysler Sedan. (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chrysler Sedan. 1973 Chrysler Sedan has automatic transmission and 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia has manual transmission. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Chrysler Sedan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler Sedan | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
| Model | Sedan | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4340 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2649 mm |
