2001 Ferrari 360 vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 3,931 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (200 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 303 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang. 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, 2001 Ferrari 360 (375 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (310 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang. 2004 Ford Mustang 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. 2004 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ferrari 360 | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 360 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 3931 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1387 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
