2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa

To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (386 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 186 kg more than 1984 Ferrari Testarossa.

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, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (490 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger. 2009 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa 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 1984 Ferrari Testarossa
Make Dodge Ferrari
Model Charger Testarossa
Year Released 2009 1984
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 3518 cc 4942 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 250 HP 386 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 339 Nm 490 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 9.3:1
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 1506 kg
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1980 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1140 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 115 L