1996 De Tomaso Bigua vs. 2003 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 360 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 De Tomaso Bigua. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 De Tomaso Bigua would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (420 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1996 De Tomaso Bigua. (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1996 De Tomaso Bigua. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 De Tomaso Bigua weights approximately 125 kg more than 2003 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, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari 360. (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Bigua will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 De Tomaso Bigua | 2003 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ferrari |
| Model | Bigua | 360 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2610 mm |
