1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1976 Dodge Aspen is newer by 16 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1976 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 245 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Dodge Aspen | 1960 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Aspen | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2610 mm |
