2012 Ferrari 458 Italia vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia and 2012 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Ram. (391 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Ram.
Because 2012 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Dodge Ram (552 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia. (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Ferrari | Dodge |
| Model | 458 Italia | Ram |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4500 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 570 HP | 391 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 539 Nm | 552 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4526 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1938 mm | 2020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 3560 mm |
