1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 1988 Ferrari 412 GT
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1976 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 420 kg more than 1976 Dodge Aspen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Dodge Aspen | 1988 Ferrari 412 GT | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Aspen | 412 GT |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
