2011 Ferrari 458 Italia vs. 2009 SSC Aero
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 SSC Aero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 SSC Aero would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 SSC Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SSC Aero (1,062 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 492 more horse power than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia. (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SSC Aero should accelerate faster than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia weights approximately 192 kg more than 2009 SSC Aero.
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 SSC Aero (1,357 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 818 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia. (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2009 SSC Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | 2009 SSC Aero | |
| Make | Ferrari | SSC |
| Model | 458 Italia | Aero |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4500 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 570 HP | 1062 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 539 Nm | 1357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4526 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1938 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1214 mm | 1090 mm |
