2006 Dodge Dakota vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 2006 Dodge Dakota is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 3,703 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 724 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Because 2006 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Dakota will offer significantly more control. 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 Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Dakota | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Dakota | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 100 L |
