2000 Ferrari 360 vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 115 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 360 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3585 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| 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 | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 60 L |
