2008 Ferrari F430 vs. 2010 Ford F-250
To start off, 2010 Ford F-250 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ferrari F430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ferrari F430 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2010 Ford F-250. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1040 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, 2010 Ford F-250 (494 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari F430. (466 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari F430.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari F430 | 2010 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F430 | F-250 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4308 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 490 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 466 Nm | 494 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 2805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 370 mm | 6253 mm |
Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 115 L |