2005 Ferrari 360 vs. 1960 Steyr 500

To start off, 2005 Ferrari 360 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 381 more horse power than 1960 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1960 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 854 kg more than 1960 Steyr 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2005 Ferrari 360 (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Steyr 500.

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