2002 Ferrari 360 vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Charger. (370 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 589 kg more than 2002 Ferrari 360.
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 (535 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ferrari 360. 2012 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 2002 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2002 Ferrari 360 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:
| 2002 Ferrari 360 | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Ferrari | Dodge |
| Model | 360 | Charger |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3573 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 535 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1340 kg | 1929 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |
