2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 2006 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2006 Ferrari F430 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 Ferrari 550. (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ferrari 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2006 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ferrari F430.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ferrari 550 | 2006 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 550 | F430 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 4308 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 478 HP | 483 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 563 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 299 km/hour | 310 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 95 L |