2006 Ferrari F430 vs. 2006 Maserati GranSport
To start off, both 2006 Ferrari F430 and 2006 Maserati GranSport were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 Maserati GranSport. (400 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2006 Maserati GranSport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2006 Maserati GranSport. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Maserati GranSport. (453 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Maserati GranSport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari F430 | 2006 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | F430 | GranSport |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 4245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 490 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Top Speed | 310 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.1 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 73 L |
