2003 Dodge Ram vs. 1980 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2003 Dodge Ram is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari 400. (310 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Ram weights approximately 444 kg more than 1980 Ferrari 400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Dodge Ram (732 Nm) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 2003 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Ram | 1980 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Ram | 400 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 4821 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 732 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2274 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
