Sure, it was meant to be a ridiculous comparo. It was to make a point, at a very basic level. Read post #13Originally Posted by taz_rocks_miami
Ferrari is faster
JetFireTruck is faster
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Sure, it was meant to be a ridiculous comparo. It was to make a point, at a very basic level. Read post #13
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faster on track or straightline speed??? straightline firetruck .... track ferrari
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Actually it was a very "basic" question, to directly ask "which is faster?" is to leave out any other performance variables.Sure, it was meant to be a ridiculous comparo. It was to make a point, at a very basic level. Read post #13
Fast is a term related to speed, quick is a term related to time. So for me the point you made in post#13 means nothing as it doesn't address the initial question.
Damn, why does this feel like a Matra type answer? ... j/k Peter.
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Initially, I wanted to do a part II poll and elaborate, which would be faster around a track? The polltakers were too quick to realize that speed is only relevant if usable. So, I jumped to the punchline with #13. Didn't work exactly like I wanted it toI just managed to piss off some people in the process with the unusual comparison
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Last edited by Matra et Alpine; 11-02-2004 at 07:27 AM.
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Well make a poll:
"Which is faster?"
F430 or the Endeavour Space Shuttle?
F430
Weight: 1450 kilo
Engine: 90º V8
Power: 483 bhp
Top Speed: 196 mph
Endeavour
Weight (with main engines): 78019 kilo
Engine: Three main engines running on liquid hydrogen/liquid oxygen propellant, rated at 512,950 lb thrust each; two solid, reusable rocket boosters rated at 3,300,000 lb each at launch, running on aluminum powder, iron oxide, and ammonium perchlorate powder.
Speed: 17,500 mph -- typical orbit
Yeah i know this comparison is stupid.
The Shuttle is an eight-seater but... maybe we can keep that aside
Last edited by andy.muc; 11-02-2004 at 08:20 AM.
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Not funny!
You can only get smarter by playing a smarter opponent.
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I bet most of u'd be surprised how fast a normal truck can accelerate without load... some trucks have over 3000 nm of torque and over 600hp.
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Not meant to be! Punchlines aren't always meant to be humorousNot funny!
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Ferrari will accelerate faster but the firetruck might have a higher top speed
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