2011 Dodge Ram vs. 2010 Ferrari California
To start off, 2011 Dodge Ram is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ferrari California. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ferrari California would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Ram. (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Ram weights approximately 573 kg more than 2010 Ferrari California.
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, 2010 Ferrari California (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Ram. (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Ram. 2011 Dodge Ram has automatic transmission and 2010 Ferrari California has manual transmission. 2010 Ferrari California will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Dodge Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Dodge Ram | 2010 Ferrari California | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Ram | California |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2308 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5817 mm | 4562 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1308 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3569 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 78 L |
