2007 Dodge Charger vs. 1997 Ferrari F355
To start off, 2007 Dodge Charger is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ferrari F355. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ferrari F355 would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Charger. (341 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Charger weights approximately 993 kg more than 1997 Ferrari F355.
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, 2007 Dodge Charger (529 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm). This means 2007 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ferrari F355. 2007 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1997 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1997 Ferrari F355 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Charger | 1997 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Charger | F355 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2460 mm |
