2008 Ferrari F430 vs. 2006 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ferrari F430 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Falcon 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 280 more horse power than 2006 Ford Falcon. (210 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2006 Ford Falcon. 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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ferrari F430 | 2006 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F430 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 490 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 466 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1485 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 68 L |
