1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 400. (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2010 Dodge Charger.
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 (535 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400. 2010 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1979 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1979 Ferrari 400 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:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Ferrari | Dodge |
| Model | 400 | Charger |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 368 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 535 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1973 kg | 1853 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 72 L |
