| The two European automakers, Porsche of | | | | Ferrari is a slight bit faster edging out the |
| Germany and Ferrari of Italy, have a lot of | | | | Porsche by .8 seconds with a four second time |
| similarities even though the two compete with | | | | in the zero to 100km/h test which is needless |
| each other head to head for a niche market of | | | | to say lightning fast. With speeds like these |
| the automotive industry. Both companies have | | | | it is also imperative that the two speedsters |
| a patriarchal founder, companies honed their | | | | be able to stop equally efficiently and the |
| skills in racing, are over five decades old, | | | | two do so offering optional cutting edge |
| and both have a commitment to the integrity | | | | ceramic braking systems. |
| of their styling. If you question whether the | | | | |
| two are the dominant force in performance | | | | Porsche definitely wins in the fuel economy |
| autos just take a street survey and you will | | | | comparison getting nearly twice the mileage |
| find that even a novice who knows nothing | | | | that the F430 gets. Both cars transfer the |
| about cars knows these names. | | | | power of their engines through state of the |
| | | | art six speed transmissions. |
| For the purposes of this comparison we have | | | | |
| chosen to feature the iconoclastic 911 | | | | The interiors of both vehicles offer a great |
| Carrera from Porsche and the gorgeous Ferrari | | | | deal of comfort that belies the small space |
| F430 because the two are representative of | | | | and doesn't leave the driver feeling cramped |
| their respective company's long standing | | | | or closed in. The overall appearance in style |
| tradition of marrying style and performance | | | | goes to the Porsche hands down though as |
| while offering some practicality but in the | | | | masters of high quality finish work. |
| end are true sports cars though and through. | | | | |
| | | | When having to decide between the two, |
| Both of these cars have the basic | | | | assuming you have the money to do so, the |
| requirements of the modern sports car which | | | | biggest difference is appearance with the |
| are the ability to be started easily, handles | | | | Ferrari having the head turning looks but |
| well in town, takes winding country roads | | | | overall we have to give the fight to Porsche |
| well and has race car performance coupled | | | | as the more well rounded of the two and the |
| with safety. | | | | one that is less costly to maintain. It was |
| | | | fun to compare them however and maybe you |
| When comparing standing start times the | | | | should make a comparison of your own. |