2008 Dodge Ram vs. 1988 Ferrari F40
To start off, 2008 Dodge Ram is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 407 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Ram. (215 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Ram weights approximately 592 kg more than 1988 Ferrari F40.
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, 1988 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Ram. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Ram | 1988 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Ram | F40 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 622 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 120 L |
