2003 Ferrari 360 vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ferrari 360 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 235 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (165 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 272 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) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (248 Nm). This means 2003 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. 2005 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 2003 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2003 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ferrari 360 | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 360 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3586 cc | 2688 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 248 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1556 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 79 L |