2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 742 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. 2009 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO has manual transmission. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO 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.
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2009 Dodge Charger | 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
Model | Charger | 250 GTO |
Year Released | 2009 | 1963 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
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 | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
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 | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 133 L |