1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ferrari F50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ferrari F50 would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Charger. (470 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 980 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F50.
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, 2012 Dodge Charger (637 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ferrari F50. (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ferrari F50. 2012 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1999 Ferrari F50 has manual transmission. 1999 Ferrari F50 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ferrari F50 | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Ferrari | Dodge |
Model | F50 | Charger |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4698 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 671 HP | 470 HP |
Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 521 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 8000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5088 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1885 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3053 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 72 L |