1998 Dodge Durango vs. 1998 Ferrari F355
To start off, both 1998 Dodge Durango and 1998 Ferrari F355 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1998 Dodge Durango. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1998 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Durango weights approximately 685 kg more than 1998 Ferrari F355.
Because 1998 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ferrari F355. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Durango will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Dodge Durango (453 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari F355. 1998 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 1998 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1998 Ferrari F355 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Dodge Durango | 1998 Ferrari F355 | |
Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
Model | Durango | F355 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5899 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 453 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |