2005 Dodge Charger vs. 1974 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2005 Dodge Charger is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Charger (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1974 Ferrari 308. (247 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1974 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Charger weights approximately 463 kg more than 1974 Ferrari 308. 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, 2005 Dodge Charger (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ferrari 308. 2005 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1974 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1974 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Charger | 1974 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
Model | Charger | 308 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2926 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 529 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1828 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2560 mm |