2000 Ferrari 360 vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 6 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 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 360 (395 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 581 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 360.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ferrari 360. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 360 | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 360 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 4013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 85 L |
