2006 Ferrari F430 vs. 2010 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2010 Nissan 370Z is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ferrari F430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ferrari F430 would be higher. 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 158 more horse power than 2010 Nissan 370Z. (332 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan 370Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 229 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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari F430 | 2010 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | F430 | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 490 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |
