2005 Ferrari F430 vs. 2010 BMW M3
To start off, 2010 BMW M3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ferrari F430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ferrari F430 would be higher. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari F430 (485 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2010 BMW M3. (414 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M3 weights approximately 430 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari F430 | 2010 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | F430 | M3 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 63 L |
