Ford GT vs. F430 and others.

[dbk]

The article in sept. automobile says it all. I owned a GT last year after having a 430 previously.The GT was a great car.It did all things a car is supposed to do very well, but it did not move me the way the 430 did.I traded the GT for a new 430 and for me there is no better car on the planet.I know a lot of you think that a GT could blow the doors off a 430 and to that I say READ THE ARTICLE.

The GT will blow the doors off an F430, article or otherwise. I have no doubt the F430 is one of the finest pound for pound automobiles ever made, sounds amazing, handles telepathically, but if an F430 keeps up with a GT in a race it's because the GT leaves more to the (lesser) driver. Get a GT and an F430 next to each other at 35mph, punch it, and by 150 the gap will be huge.

 

[ladams1]

FGT vr F430 F1 et al

I did read somewhere that the 430 tested slightly better in on a skid-pad and breaking, but the difference was very slight. The GT always made it back in the acceleration.

Just see if he wants to race.... put up or shut up. :thumbsup

I agree with the quoted post above.

I own both cars and the FGT is faster but does not handle as well. The Ferrari feels like a race car with AC, & leather ie perfect comfort. The FGT has satisying but relaxing handling. The Ferrari F430 taunts you to drive it faster. The FGT is happy to do what you want.

The ferrari up to 30 mph has explosive acceleration and would probably get a 1/2 length on the FGT. After the 30 mph the FGT would be like a freight train and pass the Ferrari. The F1 transmission makes it easier to accelerate than the 6 speed manual.

I love both cars so I really can not decide which is better. The FGT is a world class supercar of that I am certain. The FGT also has very distintive styling.

I have many cars and my favorite handling car is my Lotus. it has power but not near both of these cars.

I have run Z06's, Turbo Porsche (not 997 yet), Lambo Murc and a 12 cylinder ferrari (585 Ho version) and it wins convincingly. I do not think it will win against a Ferrari 599.

The car that surprises me for handling and performance is the new 2008 base Corvette. I have always said bad things about the car, dead handling, would not own one etc. The new 2008 has been updated with better handling, more power & a better shifter. The one I drove is better than my 996 Porsche CAB and I beleive better than the 911S (997) I just drove. It has become an impressive car. I may end up not buying another Porsche and buy a Corvette and save money as a thank you. Too be honest I am still worried about GM products, bad taste in my mouth, but the new Corvette is impressive!

Lee :willy

 

[Fast Freddy]

Me V a 430

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Jg0gX6T3p0

I braked slowly and just pottered about the top bend as it was my first run. That said, on a tight track I think the 430 would be the better car. The GT is too soft and rolls too much for a track car.

As others have said though, get to a long straight and the GT just disappears...

that was brilliant :cheers

 

[tpraceman]

ran a 430 last week

Not much of a race more a short blast but the GT was the victor by a wide margin.

here is the post.
http://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7255

 

[buddyg]

I had both. I sold the F430. Still have the GT...is that enough?

What made the decision for you to keep the GT over the F430? Just curious.

 

[roketman]

hellcat/ Evan,
Great to meet you and your wife sat.I don't know what she sees in you ?,but what ever it is , I'm really glad for you!!! Always great to meet other car couples!!I enjoyed you and your wife's sense of humor ! By the way that ac cobra was awesome!!When you weren't looking I may have drooled on it by mistake!!I
Ron