1998 Dodge Ram vs. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider
To start off, both 1998 Dodge Ram and 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,906 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1998 Dodge Ram. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider should accelerate faster than 1998 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Ram weights approximately 380 kg more than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider.
Because 1998 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Ram 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 Ferrari 355 Spider (363 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Dodge Ram. (305 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Ram | 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Ram | 355 Spider |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3906 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2460 mm |
