2001 Ferrari 360 vs. 2006 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2006 Toyota MR2 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 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 2006 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota MR2.
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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota MR2. (231 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ferrari 360 | 2006 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 360 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |
