1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Charger. (292 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 882 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 2012 Dodge Charger (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. 2012 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Ferrari | Dodge |
Model | 250 GTO | Charger |
Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1797 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5077 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3053 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 72 L |