2008 Ferrari F430 vs. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2008 Ferrari F430 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari F430 (490 HP) has 251 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (239 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 332 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (389 Nm). This means 2008 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari F430 | 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | F430 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4309 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 490 HP | 239 HP |
Torque | 465 Nm | 389 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1857 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 72 L |