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Porsche and Ferrari are German and Italian interpretations of the sports car concept, respectively.
Both brands were founded by a dominant patriarch, both honed in racing, both are more than 50
years old, both cars resplendent with engineering and styling integrity.
Whether on the track of Le Mains or on the streets, the two have always been
compared.
We’ve decided to compare the methodical Porsche 911 Carrera
4S and the passionate Ferrari F430 because both vehicles astonish
with their performance while attempting to maintain a reasonable
amount of practicality. They remain, however, the complete sports cars.
What initially impresses is Ferrari's lightning fast 4-second 0-100km/h
acceleration and thrilling exhaust tone. As the driver and passenger are pinned to
the seats, the new generation 4.3-litre V8 pushes out 368 snarling
kilowatts. Porsche’s acceleration also offers that kick in the pants a
super car should deliver, although it is 0.8 seconds slower at the 100 km/k
mark.
With such acceleration performance, it comes natural for both cars to
excel in the braking department. The two cars offer optional ceramic
discs for impressive stopping.
Porsche’s engine gets the upper hand as it is more refined and on
the economy rank leaps ahead of Ferrari with a 11.8 litres per 100 km
as opposed to 18.3 litres. Both cars deliver the power through impressive
6-speed gearboxes and offer top handling performance.
Both the F430 and Carrera 4S offer great interior comfort and even if the
space is limited, the occupants don't feel claustrophobic and flustered.
Although an impressive mix of suede, carbon fiber and aluminum abound
in the Ferrari, the Italians stand no chance when it comes to the high finish
level attained by the Germans.
The biggest drawcard for any super car is its look and
appearance. The Carrera 4S is a typical Porsche car, despite the new proportions.
It's a great looking car but doesn't draw the jaw-dropping reaction that the
Ferrari evokes.
But even if the Ferrari F430's superb looks take your breath away,
the super car title goes to the Porsche Carrera 4S because of its more complete all-
round offering.
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