2000 Ford TL-50 vs. 2008 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2008 Ferrari F430 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford TL-50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford TL-50 would be higher. At 4,309 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 2000 Ford TL-50. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford TL-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 223 kg more than 2000 Ford TL-50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ford TL-50 (570 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm). This means 2000 Ford TL-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari F430.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford TL-50 | 2008 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | Ford | Ferrari |
Model | TL-50 | F430 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 4309 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 490 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 465 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1525 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 110 L |