2005 Ferrari F430 vs. 2010 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2010 Porsche Panamera 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari F430 (485 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2010 Porsche Panamera. (400 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche Panamera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 350 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, 2010 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ferrari F430.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ferrari F430 | 2010 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | F430 | Panamera |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4308 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 465 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4968 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2918 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 80 L |