2007 Ferrari F430 vs. 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 2007 Ferrari F430 and 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 325 more horse power than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (158 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 355 kg more than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ferrari F430 | 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Ferrari | Mazda |
Model | F430 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4308 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 483 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 465 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 315 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.3 seconds | 7.9 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 | 1450 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.3 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 50 L |