1972 Dodge Charger vs. 1985 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1985 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Charger. (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Charger weights approximately 125 kg more than 1985 Ferrari Testarossa.
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, 1985 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Dodge Charger. (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Charger | 1985 Ferrari Testarossa | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Charger | Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2560 mm |
