2006 Dodge Ram vs. 1989 Ferrari 412 GT
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari 412 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari 412 GT would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1989 Ferrari 412 GT. (340 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1989 Ferrari 412 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 587 kg more than 1989 Ferrari 412 GT. 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, 2006 Dodge Ram (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari 412 GT. (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari 412 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 1989 Ferrari 412 GT | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Ram | 412 GT |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 120 L |
