2010 Ferrari 458 Italia vs. 2012 Ford Ka
To start off, 2012 Ford Ka is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 502 more horse power than 2012 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia weights approximately 598 kg more than 2012 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Ford Ka, 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 433 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | 2012 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 458 Italia | Ka |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4500 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 570 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 539 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 887 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4526 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1938 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1214 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 40 L |
