2008 Ferrari F430 vs. 2008 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 2008 Ferrari F430 and 2008 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,309 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 2008 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 415 kg more than 2008 Ford Mustang. 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 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Mustang. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari F430 | 2008 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F430 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4309 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 490 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 465 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 61 L |