2006 Dodge Caravan vs. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 2006 Dodge Caravan is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (280 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Caravan. (180 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 662 kg more than 1957 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, 2006 Dodge Caravan (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Caravan | 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Caravan | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 100 L |
