2004 Ferrari F430 vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2004 Ferrari F430 and 2004 Ford Expedition were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1147 kg more than 2004 Ferrari F430.
Because 2004 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ferrari F430. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition will offer significantly more control. 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 Ford Expedition (475 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ferrari F430. (474 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ferrari F430. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2004 Ferrari F430 has manual transmission. 2004 Ferrari F430 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Ferrari F430 | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F430 | Expedition |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4307 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 483 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 474 Nm | 475 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 2572 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 106 L |