2004 Ferrari 360 vs. 2006 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2006 Ferrari F430 is newer by 2 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 4,309 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2004 Ferrari 360. (395 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster 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, 2006 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm). This means 2006 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ferrari 360 | 2006 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 360 | F430 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 4309 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 95 L |
