2008 Ferrari F430 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Ferrari F430 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 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 170 more horse power than 2005 Porsche 911. (320 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 295 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911. 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ferrari F430 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | F430 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 490 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 466 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 315 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4 seconds | 5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 370 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 22 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |
