2000 Ford 24.7 vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford 24.7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford 24.7 would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 442 more horse power than 2000 Ford 24.7. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford 24.7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia weights approximately 277 kg more than 2000 Ford 24.7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford 24.7, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford 24.7. (359 Nm). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford 24.7. 2000 Ford 24.7 has automatic transmission and 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia has manual transmission. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford 24.7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Ford 24.7 | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
Make | Ford | Ferrari |
Model | 24.7 | 458 Italia |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 4500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 570 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 539 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4526 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1214 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2649 mm |