2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1959 Subaru 360
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Subaru 360 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 464 more horse power than 1959 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1959 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 1260 kg more than 1959 Subaru 360. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ferrari 550 (588 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 558 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 1959 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Subaru |
| Model | 550 | 360 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1645 kg | 385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 1780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |
