2003 Ferrari 360 vs. 2011 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 599 is newer by 8 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 2003 Ferrari 360. (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ferrari 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 321 kg more than 2003 Ferrari 360. 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, 2011 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari 360. (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 360 | 2011 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 360 | 599 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 652 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 335 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.1 seconds | 3.3 seconds |
| 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 | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4666 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1336 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 105 L |
