2004 Ferrari 360 vs. 2004 Ford Explorer
To start off, both 2004 Ferrari 360 and 2004 Ford Explorer were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2004 Ford Explorer. (239 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 92 kg more than 2004 Ford Explorer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford Explorer (382 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ferrari 360 | 2004 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 360 | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 85 L |
