Ferrari F430 vs Porsche 911 Targa 4S
| Category | Ferrari F430 | Porsche 911 Targa 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.3 l V8 | 3.0 l B6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 490 / 483 | 420 / 414 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 465 / 343 | 500 / 369 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1505 / 3318 | 1667 / 3675 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 326 / 321 | 252 / 249 |
| Average price | €139,000 | €149,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Ferrari F430 | Porsche 911 Targa 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:24.60 | 0:23.80 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:12.70 | 1:11.20 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Ferrari F430 | Porsche 911 Targa 4S |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.1 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.8 s | 3.8 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 8.3 s | 9.1 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 12.2 s | 14.3 s |
| 1000 m | 21.5 s | 21.8 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.5 s | 3.3 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 8.3 s @ 102.5 mph | 8.4 s @ 100.0 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 11.7 s @ 122.8 mph | 11.7 s @ 117.8 mph |
General performance
| Category | Ferrari F430 | Porsche 911 Targa 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 316 kph (196 mph) | 303 kph (188 mph) |
| 18m slalom | 68.0 kph (42.3 mph) | 72.4 kph (45.0 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 18.4 l/100 km (13 mpg US / 15 UK) | 9.7 l/100 km (24 mpg US / 29 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.97 g (10 m/s²) | 1.04 g (10 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 34 m (111 ft) | 31 m (102 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 134 m (441 ft) | 131 m (431 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 30 m (100 ft) | 30 m (97 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Ferrari F430 | Porsche 911 Targa 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 92 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 100 | 94 |
| Overall | 98 | 100 |
Verdict
There is no clear winner in this comparison.
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