2009 Dodge Ram vs. 1996 Ferrari F355
To start off, 2009 Dodge Ram is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari F355. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari F355 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (377 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Ram. (212 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Ram.
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 F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Ram. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Ram | 1996 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Ram | F355 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 377 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 82 L |
