1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 2007 Ford F-150

To start off, 2007 Ford F-150 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ferrari 456M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ferrari 456M would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 2007 Ford F-150. (202 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford F-150.

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, 1998 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford F-150. (353 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford F-150. 1998 Ferrari 456M has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford F-150 has manual transmission. 2007 Ford F-150 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ferrari 456M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1998 Ferrari 456M 2007 Ford F-150
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 456M F-150
Year Released 1998 2007
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5474 cc 4195 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 435 HP 202 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 4250 RPM
Torque 550 Nm 353 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3750 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.6:1 9.2:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4740 mm 5700 mm
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1870 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 3520 mm


 

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