2004 Ferrari 360 vs. 1998 Venturi 400
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 360 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Venturi 400 would be higher. At 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Venturi 400 (396 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Ferrari 360. (395 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ferrari 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1998 Venturi 400.
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, 1998 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ferrari 360. (363 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1998 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ferrari 360 | 1998 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Venturi |
| Model | 360 | 400 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 293 km/hour | 291 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2500 mm |
