1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Charger. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 351 kg more than 1978 Ferrari 308.
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, 2010 Dodge Charger (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ferrari 308. 2010 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1978 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1978 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ferrari 308 | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Ferrari | Dodge |
| Model | 308 | Charger |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3048 mm |
