2010 Dodge Ram vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia

To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Ram. (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Ram weights approximately 833 kg more than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia.

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, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Ram. (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Ram. 2010 Dodge Ram has automatic transmission and 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia has manual transmission. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Dodge Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Dodge Ram 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
Make Dodge Ferrari
Model Ram 458 Italia
Year Released 2010 2011
Body Type Pickup Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 4700 cc 4500 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 310 HP 570 HP
Engine RPM 5650 RPM 9000 RPM
Torque 447 Nm 539 Nm
Torque RPM 3950 RPM 6000 RPM
Fuel Type Flex Fuel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 2318 kg 1485 kg
Vehicle Length 5817 mm 4526 mm
Vehicle Width 2017 mm 1938 mm
Vehicle Height 1908 mm 1214 mm
Wheelbase Size 3569 mm 2649 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 86 L


 

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