2004 Ferrari 360 vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 4 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 360 (395 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2008 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Falcon weights approximately 254 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (391 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ferrari 360. 2008 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2004 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2004 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ferrari 360 | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 360 | Falcon |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3586 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 391 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 68 L |