2008 Ferrari F430 vs. 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward
To start off, 2008 Ferrari F430 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. (322 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward weights approximately 685 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, 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari F430. (466 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari F430.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ferrari F430 | 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | F430 | Park Ward |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 490 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 466 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 2450 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 100 L |
