2003 Ferrari 360 vs. 1962 Renault Floride
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 360 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Renault Floride would be higher. At 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 1962 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1962 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 524 kg more than 1962 Renault Floride. 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, 2003 Ferrari 360 (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 360 | 1962 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Ferrari | Renault |
| Model | 360 | Floride |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 38 L |
