2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 1966 Ferrari 275
To start off, 2009 Dodge Nitro is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 275. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 275 would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 275 (296 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 275 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 516 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 275.
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, 2009 Dodge Nitro (319 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 275. (294 Nm). This means 2009 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 275. 2009 Dodge Nitro has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari 275 has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari 275 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Dodge Nitro | 1966 Ferrari 275 | |
Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
Model | Nitro | 275 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 3285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 294 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 133 L |