2004 Ford Galaxy vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia

To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Galaxy would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 2004 Ford Galaxy. (201 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 294 kg more than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia.

Because 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Galaxy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Galaxy. (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Galaxy.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Ford Galaxy 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
Make Ford Ferrari
Model Galaxy 458 Italia
Year Released 2004 2010
Body Type Minivan Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2792 cc 4500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 201 HP 570 HP
Engine RPM 6250 RPM 9000 RPM
Torque 265 Nm 539 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 6000 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1779 kg 1485 kg
Vehicle Length 4650 mm 4526 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1938 mm
Vehicle Height 1830 mm 1214 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2649 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 86 L