2004 Ferrari 360 vs. 2009 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 5 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 360 (395 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2009 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Mustang weights approximately 1412 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, 2009 Ford Mustang (434 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ferrari 360 | 2009 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 360 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2862 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 61 L |
