A comparison of two cars I would like to own: a Camaro and a Ferrari 458 Italia

Presented by: Patrick MaguireProject 15: Buying your first car

January 13th 2012

Ferrari 458 Italia

2011 Camaro

Vs.

Now Lets Look a the Camaro

This is a great, affordable car that can go fast and is very safe.

Safety Features of the Camaro

• The safety rating of the Camaro is a 10. Below are some of the important safety features this car has:

• Front Airbags• Side airbags • In-service vehicle assistance• Stolen vehicle assist• Roadside assist

Technology and Entertainment Features of the Camaro.

• The Camaro is a car equipped with lots of great technology and entertainment. Listed below are some of its features:

• CD Player• Cruise control• Leather Seats• Heated Seats• Power outletThese features are important to me because they would be put to good use in any first car that I would drive.

Specifications of the Camaro

• A 3.6L V-6 engine• Manual 6 speed, transmission• 0-60 in 6 seconds• 11.3 cu ft of cargo space• 323 Horsepower

City vs. Highway Miles Per Gallon of the Camaro

• City MPG: 19• Highway MPG: 30

Average price per gallon of gas: $3.50Average miles per week I drive: 40 milesTotal Weekly Gas bill: $7.80

Now let’s look at Ferrari 458 Italia

• I would consider purchasing this vehicle because it’s a very nice sports car that look awesome.

Safety features of the Ferrari 458 Italia

• The safety rating of the Ferrari 458 Italia is 0. Below are some of the important safety features this car has:

• Driver Front Impact 0 • Driver Side Impact 0 • Passenger Front Impact 0 • Passenger Side Impact 0 • Rollover Rating 0

Technology and Entertainment Features of the Ferrari 458 Italia

The Ferrari 458 Italia is a car equipped with lots of great technology and entertainment. Listed below are some of its features:1. Anti-lock Brakes2. Daytime Lights3. Airbags in front and the sideThese are important to me because it shows that I will be able to stop my car safely.

Specifications of the Ferrari 458 Italia

• It is a manual transmission• It is a V8 engine that cranks out 570

horsepower• Has a 9000 rpm

City vs. Highway Miles Per Gallon of the Ferrari 458 Italia

• City MPG: 13• Highway MPG: 19

• Average price per gallon of gas: $3.50• Average miles per week I drive: 40 miles• Total weekly gas bill: $10.73

Final Costs

2012 Camaro:

$35,000

Ferrari 458 Italia:

$240,000