1964 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2008 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1964 Chevrolet Corvette.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1964 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Chevrolet Corvette | 2008 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 360 |
Year Released | 1964 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3586 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 475 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 95 L |