1967 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2009 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2009 Ferrari F430 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 6,490 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1967 Chevrolet Impala. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1967 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 374 kg more than 2009 Ferrari F430.
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, 1967 Chevrolet Impala (556 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ferrari F430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Impala | 2009 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Impala | F430 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6490 cc | 4308 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 483 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 95 L |
