2003 Ferrari 360 vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, both 2003 Ferrari 360 and 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (420 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (146 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 130 kg more than 2003 Ferrari 360.
Because 2003 Ferrari 360 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Ferrari 360. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 360 | 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 360 | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 2350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2570 mm |
