2002 Ferrari 360 vs. 1978 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2002 Ferrari 360 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1978 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, 2002 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (339 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ferrari 360 | 1978 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 360 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2560 mm |
