2003 Ferrari 360 vs. 1985 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 360 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1985 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 546 kg more than 2003 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, 1985 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari 360. (374 Nm). This means 1985 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 360 | 1985 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 360 | 400 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 78 mm |
| 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 | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 118 L |
