2000 Ferrari 360 vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 2000 Ferrari 360 and 2000 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (260 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 30 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ferrari 360 | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 360 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3585 cc | 4603 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 59 L |