2008 Ferrari F430 vs. 2003 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2008 Ferrari F430 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 381 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2003 Toyota Condor. 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, 2008 Ferrari F430 (466 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (196 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor. 2008 Ferrari F430 has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ferrari F430 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ferrari F430 2003 Toyota Condor
Make Ferrari Toyota
Model F430 Condor
Year Released 2008 2003
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4308 cc 2438 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 490 HP 109 HP
Engine RPM 8500 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 466 Nm 196 Nm
Torque RPM 5250 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 95 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81 mm 86 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1765 kg 1495 kg
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 70 L


 

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