Size comparison · drawn to scale
Ferrari F430 vs Ferrari 458 Italia F142: size comparison
- Length 458 Italia F142 16 mm0.6 in longer
- Width 458 Italia F142 14 mm0.6 in wider
- Height About the same height
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline

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Scale about 1:20 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The F430 is 16 mm0.6 in shorter, 14 mm0.6 in narrower and 1 mm0.0 in taller than the 458 Italia F142. Its wheelbase is 49 mm2 in shorter.
| Dimension | F430 | 458 Italia F142 | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,511 mm14 ft 10 in14 ft 10 in4,511 mm | 4,527 mm14 ft 10 in14 ft 10 in4,527 mm | −16 mm−0.6 in −0.4% |
| Width | 1,923 mm6 ft 4 in6 ft 4 in1,923 mm | 1,937 mm6 ft 4 in6 ft 4 in1,937 mm | −14 mm−0.6 in −0.7% |
| Height | 1,214 mm4 ft 0 in4 ft 0 in1,214 mm | 1,213 mm4 ft 0 in4 ft 0 in1,213 mm | +1 mm+0.0 in +0.1% |
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm8 ft 6 in8 ft 6 in2,601 mm | 2,650 mm8 ft 8 in8 ft 8 in2,650 mm | −49 mm−2 in −1.8% |
| Footprint | 8.67 m²93.4 sq ft93.4 sq ft8.67 m² | 8.77 m²94.4 sq ft94.4 sq ft8.77 m² | −0.09 m²−1.0 sq ft −1.1% |
| Kerb weight | 1,429–1,517 kg3,150–3,344 lb3,150–3,344 lb1,429–1,517 kg | 1,565 kg3,450 lb3,450 lb1,565 kg | −136 kg−300 lb −8.7% |
| Price new (EUR) | from about €169,600 (2005) | from about €199,200 (2009) | −€29,600 −14.9% |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions. New prices are list prices in EUR entered by our editors, with the year.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
F430
- Single garage
- Tight 989 mm3 ft 3 in to spare in length, 539 mm1 ft 9 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 489 mm1 ft 7 in to spare in length, 289 mm11 in each side
458 Italia F142
- Single garage
- Tight 973 mm3 ft 2 in to spare in length, 532 mm1 ft 9 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 473 mm1 ft 7 in to spare in length, 282 mm11 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Ferrari F430 or the Ferrari 458 Italia F142?
The Ferrari 458 Italia F142 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The F430 is 16 mm shorter, 14 mm narrower and 1 mm taller than the 458 Italia F142. Its wheelbase is 49 mm shorter.
Will the Ferrari F430 and the Ferrari 458 Italia F142 fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Ferrari F430 fits, but it is tight to get out (989 mm to spare in length, 539 mm each side). The Ferrari 458 Italia F142 fits, but it is tight to get out (973 mm to spare in length, 532 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.
