2006 Ferrari F430 vs. 2006 Ford Fusion
To start off, both 2006 Ferrari F430 and 2006 Ford Fusion were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,309 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fusion. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Fusion weights approximately 265 kg more than 2006 Ferrari F430.
Because 2006 Ferrari F430 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 2006 Ferrari F430. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Fusion, 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, 2006 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fusion. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ferrari F430 | 2006 Ford Fusion | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F430 | Fusion |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4309 cc | 2278 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 490 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 465 Nm | 212 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 66 L |