2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (247 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 647 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 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, 2009 Dodge Charger (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. 2009 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Charger | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Charger | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
