2009 Dodge Ram vs. 2009 Ferrari F430
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Ram and 2009 Ferrari F430 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Ram. (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1012 kg more than 2009 Ferrari F430.
Because 2009 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ferrari F430. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram will offer significantly more control. 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 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Ram. (448 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Ram | 2009 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Ram | F430 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 4306 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 483 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5820 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 18.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 95 L |
