2009 Ferrari F430 vs. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2009 Ferrari F430 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Vauxhall Monaro would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari F430 (503 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. (328 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 197 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 (470 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro has automatic transmission and 2009 Ferrari F430 has manual transmission. 2009 Ferrari F430 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ferrari F430 | 2002 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Ferrari | Vauxhall |
| Model | F430 | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 503 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |
