2004 Ferrari 360 vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 360 (395 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (287 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 2 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm). This means 2004 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ferrari 360 | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 360 | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 287 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 76 L |
