1977 Dodge Aspen vs. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, 1977 Dodge Aspen is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 512 BB would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1977 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1977 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 85 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB.
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, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Dodge Aspen | 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Aspen | 512 BB |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 4942 cc |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2510 mm |
