2007 Ferrari F430 vs. 1959 Renault Fregate
To start off, 2007 Ferrari F430 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Fregate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Fregate would be higher. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 407 more horse power than 1959 Renault Fregate. (76 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1959 Renault Fregate. 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, 2007 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Fregate. (153 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ferrari F430 | 1959 Renault Fregate | |
| Make | Ferrari | Renault |
| Model | F430 | Fregate |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 2141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 483 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 38 L |
