2007 Ferrari F430 vs. 2009 Ford Explorer

To start off, 2009 Ford Explorer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ferrari F430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ferrari F430 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2009 Ford Explorer. (399 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Explorer.

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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Explorer. (369 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Explorer. 2009 Ford Explorer has automatic transmission and 2007 Ferrari F430 has manual transmission. 2007 Ferrari F430 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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