2009 Ferrari 456M vs. 2009 Ford F-250
To start off, both 2009 Ferrari 456M and 2009 Ford F-250 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 456M (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-250. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 724 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250. 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, 2009 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford F-250. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford F-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ferrari 456M | 2009 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 456M | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 5399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 436 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 22 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 115 L |
