2001 Ferrari 360 vs. 1969 Ford Thunderbird

To start off, 2001 Ferrari 360 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 360 (380 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1969 Ford Thunderbird. (355 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Thunderbird.

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, 2001 Ferrari 360 (375 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Thunderbird. (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Thunderbird. 1969 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 2001 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2001 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Ferrari 360 1969 Ford Thunderbird
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 360 Thunderbird
Year Released 2001 1969
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3589 cc 7029 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 380 HP 355 HP
Engine RPM 8500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 375 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 4750 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2900 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 91 L


 

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