2001 Ferrari 360 vs. 2006 Ford Five Hundred

To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 5 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 3,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 360 (380 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 1406 kg more than 2001 Ferrari 360.

Because 2001 Ferrari 360 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Ferrari 360. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. 2006 Ford Five Hundred 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. 2006 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Ferrari 360 2006 Ford Five Hundred
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 360 Five Hundred
Year Released 2001 2006
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3589 cc 2983 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 380 HP 203 HP
Engine RPM 8500 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 375 Nm 281 Nm
Torque RPM 4750 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1450 kg 2856 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 5100 mm
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1570 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2870 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 17.9 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 72 L


 

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