1972 Dodge Charger vs. 1990 Ferrari 348
To start off, 1990 Ferrari 348 is newer by 18 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, 1990 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Charger. (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Charger weights approximately 245 kg more than 1990 Ferrari 348.
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, 1972 Dodge Charger (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari 348. (324 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari 348.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Charger | 1990 Ferrari 348 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Charger | 348 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 3405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 75 mm |
| 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 | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2460 mm |
