2002 Ferrari 360 vs. 2011 Ford E-250
To start off, 2011 Ford E-250 is newer by 9 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-250 weights approximately 960 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, 2011 Ford E-250 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ferrari 360. 2011 Ford E-250 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. 2011 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ferrari 360 | 2011 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 360 | E-250 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 2154 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 125 L |
