2004 Ferrari F430 vs. 1981 Porsche 928
To start off, 2004 Ferrari F430 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1981 Porsche 928. (238 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1981 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 928 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Ferrari F430 (474 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Porsche 928. (356 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ferrari F430 | 1981 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | F430 | 928 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4307 cc | 4472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 483 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 356 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 315 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 85 L |