2008 Ferrari F430 vs. 2008 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, both 2008 Ferrari F430 and 2008 Honda Ridgeline were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 243 more horse power than 2008 Honda Ridgeline. (247 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 485 kg more than 2008 Honda Ridgeline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ferrari F430. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Ridgeline will offer significantly more control. 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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Ridgeline. (333 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ferrari F430 | 2008 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | F430 | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 490 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 466 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 370 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 22 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 83 L |
