2005 Ferrari F430 vs. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER

To start off, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ferrari F430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ferrari F430 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari F430 (485 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER. (367 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER weights approximately 402 kg more than 2005 Ferrari F430.

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, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER (542 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ferrari F430. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER has automatic transmission and 2005 Ferrari F430 has manual transmission. 2005 Ferrari F430 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ferrari F430 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER
Make Ferrari Dodge
Model F430 CHALLENGER
Year Released 2005 2013
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4308 cc 5700 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 485 HP 367 HP
Engine RPM 8500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 465 Nm 542 Nm
Torque RPM 5250 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 99 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81 mm 90 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 5-speed automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1450 kg 1852 kg
Vehicle Length 4520 mm 5023 mm
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 1923 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1449 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2946 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 108 L 72 L


 

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