2012 Dodge Charger vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ferrari 456. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ferrari 456 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Charger. (370 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 229 kg more than 1992 Ferrari 456.
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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Charger. (535 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Charger | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Charger | 456 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 436 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 535 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1929 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5077 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1483 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3053 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 110 L |
