2003 Ferrari 360 vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 9 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 3,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2012 BMW 335. (320 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 365 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, 2012 BMW 335 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 360 | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 360 | 335 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 57 L |
