2002 Ferrari 360 vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (191 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 152 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, 2002 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm). This means 2002 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ferrari 360 | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 360 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 3802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 59 L |
