Article From Motor Trend Magazine
 Exclusive Comparison Test: Ferrari F430 F1 vs. Ford GT
| TEST DATA | | | 2005 Ferrari F430 F1 | 2005 Ford GT | | POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS | | Drivetrain layout | Mid engine, RWD | Mid engine, RWD | | Engine type | V-8, alum block & heads | V-8, alum block & heads | | Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl | Supercharged DOHC, 4 valves/cyl | | Displacement | 262.9 cu in / 4308cc | 330.1 cu in / 5409cc | | Compression ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.4:1 | | Redline | 8500 rpm | 6500 rpm | | power (SAE net) | 483 hp @ 8500 rpm | 550 hp @ 6500 rpm | | torque (SAE net) | 343 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm | 500 lb-ft @ 3750 rpm | | Specific output | 112.1 hp/liter | 101.7 hp/liter | | Weight to power | 6.6 lb/hp | 6.3 lb/hp | | Transmission | 6-speed auto-clutch manual | 6-speed manual | | Axle/final-drive ratios | 4.30:1 / 3.51:1 | 3.36:1 / 2.12:1 | | Suspension, front; rear | Control arms, coil springs, adj dampers, anti-roll bar; control arms, coil springs, | Control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar; control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar, adj dampers, anti-roll bar | | Steering ratio | 16.0:1 | 17:1 | | Turns lock-to-lock | 3.0 | 2.6 | | Brakes, f;r | 15.0-in vented composite disc; 13.8-in vented composite disc, ABS | 14.0-in vented disc; 13.2-in vented disc, ABS | | Wheels, f;r | 19 x 7.5 cast aluminum; 19 x 10.0 cast aluminum | 18 x 9.0 forged aluminum; 19 x 11.5-in forged aluminum | | Tires, f;r | 225/35ZR19 84Y; 285/35ZR19 99Y Bridgestone Potenza RE050A | 235/45ZR18 88Y; 315/40ZR19 103Y Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar | | DIMENSIONS | | Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 106.7 in | | Track, f/r | 65.7 / 63.6 in | 63.0 / 63.7 in | | Length x Width x Height | 177.6 x 75.7 x 47.8 in | 182.8 x 76.9 x 44.3 in | | Turning circle | 35.4 ft | 40.0 ft | | Curb weight | 3200 lb mfr est | 3468 lb | | Weight distribution | 43 / 57 % | 43 / 57 % | | Seating capacity | 2 passengers | 2 passengers | | Headroom | 37.8 in | 35.4 in | | Legroom | 46.0 in | 44.6 in | | Shoulder room | 56.3 in | 57.7 in | | Cargo capacity | 8.8 cu ft | 1.6 cu ft | | TEST DATA | | Acceleration to mph, sec | | 0-30 | 1.5 (1.3) sec | 1.7 sec | | 0-40 | 2.1 (1.9) | 2.4 | | 0-50 | 3.1 (2.9) | 3.0 | | 0-60 | 3.8 (3.7) | 3.6 | | 0-70 | 4.7 (4.5) | 4.5 | | 0-80 | 5.9 (5.7) | 5.4 | | 0-90 | 7.0 (6.8) | 6.3 | | 0-100 | 8.6 (8.3) | 7.8 |
| | Passing 45-65 mph | 1.8 (1.5) | 1.5 | | 1⁄4 mile | 12.0 sec @ 119.7 mph (11.7 @ 122.8) | 11.6 sec @ 126.2 mph | | Braking, 100-0 mph | 278 ft | 297 ft | | Braking, 60-0 mph | 100 ft | 109 ft | | CONSUMER INFO | | Base price incl dest | $191,632 | $143,345 | | Price as tested | $205,932 | $155,845 | | Stability/traction control | yes/yes | no/no | | Airbags | Dual front | Dual front | | Basic warranty | 3 yrs/unlimited miles | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | | Powertrain warranty | 3 yrs/unlimited miles | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | | Roadside assist period | 3 yrs/unlimited miles | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | | Fuel capacity | 25.1 gal | 17.5 gal | | EPA city/hwy fuel econ | 11 / 16 mpg | 13 / 21 mpg | | Recommended fuel | Unleaded premium | Unleaded premium |
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