2006 Ferrari F430 vs. 2005 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 Ferrari F430 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 225 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari F430 | 2005 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F430 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 490 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 61 L |
