F430 vs Gallardo -- according to auto motor und sport
There's a comparison between the F430 and the Gallardo in today's issue of "auto motor und sport" magazine.
briefly: the F430 wins by 486 to 429 points (very clear for AMS comparisons)
here's my translation of their conclusion:
"never was a ferrari this sophisticated. engine, handling, driving safety, even comfortable suspension -- everything is top-notch. side airbags and lower fuel consumption would have increased the score."
of course they like the gallardo as well, they call it a "brutal muscle man, just like a lambo should be".
some specs:
F430
0-100 3.9 sec
0-200 13.0 sec
80-120 4.5 sec (V. gear)
GALLARDO
0-100 4.2 sec
0-200 13.8 sec
80-120 6.3 sec (V. gear)
briefly: the F430 wins by 486 to 429 points (very clear for AMS comparisons)
here's my translation of their conclusion:
"never was a ferrari this sophisticated. engine, handling, driving safety, even comfortable suspension -- everything is top-notch. side airbags and lower fuel consumption would have increased the score."
of course they like the gallardo as well, they call it a "brutal muscle man, just like a lambo should be".
some specs:
F430
0-100 3.9 sec
0-200 13.0 sec
80-120 4.5 sec (V. gear)
GALLARDO
0-100 4.2 sec
0-200 13.8 sec
80-120 6.3 sec (V. gear)
) bought the right car. 
(track cars or specific use cars is OK but the F430 is very usable everyday car) and not even available as optional extras. Side impacts on low sportcars are killers, especially with todays number of high and heavy SUV and trucks out there, the chasis will not proctect the head&tortso impact. Its something I cannot understand in today's times... electronic dampning for confort but no side-airbags 
Anybody know why Ferrari choose this BTW?
Mind you, not surprising for such an ugly car, especially when you have a DB9 for almost half price. 612 is far superior dynamically but that's not the priority #1 for thoses car's costumers. 
