2003 Ferrari 360 vs. 2002 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 360 is newer by 1 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 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 400 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 56 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, 2003 Ferrari 360 (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 360 | 2002 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 360 | 360 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 3573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 95 L |
