2006 Ferrari F430 vs. 2011 Lexus IS
To start off, 2011 Lexus IS is newer by 5 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2011 Lexus IS. (416 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2011 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus IS weights approximately 265 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, 2011 Lexus IS (502 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2011 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ferrari F430.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ferrari F430 | 2011 Lexus IS | |
Make | Ferrari | Lexus |
Model | F430 | IS |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4309 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 490 HP | 416 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 465 Nm | 502 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4661 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1816 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1415 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2728 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |