2006 Ferrari F430 vs. 2006 Saleen S7
To start off, both 2006 Ferrari F430 and 2006 Saleen S7 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Saleen S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Saleen S7 (750 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 2006 Ferrari F430. (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saleen S7 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ferrari F430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 93 kg more than 2006 Saleen S7.
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 Saleen S7 (949 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 484 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2006 Saleen S7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ferrari F430.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari F430 | 2006 Saleen S7 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Saleen |
| Model | F430 | S7 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 490 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 949 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 310 km/hour | 399 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.1 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1041 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2692 mm |
