2008 Mazda Etude vs. 2008 Ferrari F430
To start off, both 2008 Mazda Etude and 2008 Ferrari F430 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 461 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.
Because 2008 Ferrari F430 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Ferrari F430. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mazda Etude, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude. 2008 Ferrari F430 has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda Etude has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda Etude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ferrari F430 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda Etude | 2008 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | Mazda | Ferrari |
| Model | Etude | F430 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 4309 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 490 HP |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 4.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1064 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 18.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 110 L |
