2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1996 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari 512 TR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari 512 TR would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 122 kg more than 1996 Ferrari 512 TR.
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, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger. 2009 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1996 Ferrari 512 TR has manual transmission. 1996 Ferrari 512 TR 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 | 1996 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Charger | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3518 cc | 4943 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| 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 | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2560 mm |
