2011 Ferrari 458 Italia vs. 2013 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2013 Ford Fusion is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia 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 336 more horse power than 2013 Ford Fusion. (234 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Fusion weights approximately 75 kg more than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia.
Because 2013 Ford Fusion is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fusion 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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Fusion. (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Fusion. 2013 Ford Fusion 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. 2013 Ford Fusion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | 2013 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 458 Italia | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4500 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 570 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 539 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4526 mm | 4869 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1938 mm | 2121 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1214 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 66 L |
