2005 Ferrari F430 vs. 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2005 Ferrari F430 and 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari F430 (485 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 368 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (394 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2005 Ferrari F430 has manual transmission. 2005 Ferrari F430 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari F430 | 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Ferrari | Jeep |
| Model | F430 | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 78 L |
