2011 Ferrari 458 Italia vs. 1998 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 1998 Ford F-150. (203 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford F-150 weights approximately 590 kg more than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia.
Because 1998 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford F-150. (338 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford F-150. 1998 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia has manual transmission. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | 1998 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 458 Italia | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4500 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 570 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 539 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4526 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1938 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1214 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 3050 mm |
