2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 1979 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2005 Dodge Dakota is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 472 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 308.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Dakota (320 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 1979 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Dakota | 308 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 71 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2560 mm |
