1986 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Charger. (368 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 268 kg more than 1986 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, 2010 Dodge Charger (535 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari Testarossa. (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari Testarossa. 2010 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1986 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa 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:
| 1986 Ferrari Testarossa | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Ferrari | Dodge |
| Model | Testarossa | Charger |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 368 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 535 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1853 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3048 mm |
