2009 Ferrari F430 vs. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 2009 Ferrari F430 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne would be higher. At 5,317 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 235 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ferrari F430 | 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
| Model | F430 | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4306 cc | 5317 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 483 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 101.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 102 L |
