1968 Chrysler Newport vs. 2004 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 360 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chrysler Newport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chrysler Newport would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1968 Chrysler Newport. (305 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1968 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 625 kg more than 2004 Ferrari 360.
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, 1968 Chrysler Newport (543 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ferrari 360. (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chrysler Newport | 2004 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
| Model | Newport | 360 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 3571 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 95 L |
