2004 Ferrari F430 vs. 2008 Ford F-350
To start off, 2008 Ford F-350 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ferrari F430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ferrari F430 would be higher. At 6,802 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2008 Ford F-350. (362 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 318 kg more than 2008 Ford F-350. 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, 2008 Ford F-350 (620 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ferrari F430. (474 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ferrari F430.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ferrari F430 | 2008 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F430 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4307 cc | 6802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 483 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 6260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 115 L |
