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


 

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