2010 Ferrari 458 Italia vs. 2010 Ford E-150

To start off, both 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia and 2010 Ford E-150 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 399 more horse power than 2010 Ford E-150. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford E-150 weights approximately 37 kg more than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia.

Because 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia 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 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford E-150, 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, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford E-150. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford E-150. 2010 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia has manual transmission. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Ferrari 458 Italia 2010 Ford E-150
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 458 Italia E-150
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Coupe Van
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4500 cc 4600 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 570 HP 171 HP
Engine RPM 9000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 539 Nm 232 Nm
Torque RPM 6000 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1485 kg 1522 kg
Vehicle Length 4526 mm 4437 mm
Vehicle Width 1938 mm 1806 mm
Vehicle Height 1214 mm 1725 mm
Wheelbase Size 2649 mm 2619 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 86 L 62 L


 

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