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Article #108: The Battle Rages On Between Porsche And Ferrari

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






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