2002 Ferrari 360 vs. 2002 Lexus SC
To start off, both 2002 Ferrari 360 and 2002 Lexus SC were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,291 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2002 Lexus SC. (278 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2002 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lexus SC weights approximately 400 kg more than 2002 Ferrari 360.
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 Lexus SC (447 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2002 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ferrari 360. 2002 Lexus SC has automatic transmission and 2002 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2002 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Lexus SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ferrari 360 | 2002 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lexus |
| Model | 360 | SC |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3573 cc | 4291 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 278 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| 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 | 1340 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 66 L |
