In all fairness the F430 didn't exist when the new Ford GT was created.The target was the 360 Modena,not even the 360 Modena Stradale. But I guess you can still justify a head to head comparo with the F430 because they are both in the showrooms at the same time. It's like WWII, we field the P-40, they field the Messerschmitt Me-109. We field the P-51. They field the Me-262 jet. It's always catch up...