1997 Ferrari F355 vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ferrari F355. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ferrari F355 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Charger. (368 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 503 kg more than 1997 Ferrari F355.
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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ferrari F355. 2010 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1997 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1997 Ferrari F355 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:
| 1997 Ferrari F355 | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Ferrari | Dodge |
| Model | F355 | Charger |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 368 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 535 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 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 | 1350 kg | 1853 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 72 L |
