2005 Ferrari 360 vs. 1980 Ferrari Pinin
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 360 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari Pinin. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari Pinin would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari Pinin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari Pinin. (355 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari Pinin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Pinin weights approximately 490 kg more than 2005 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, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (459 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ferrari 360. (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Pinin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 360 | 1980 Ferrari Pinin | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 360 | Pinin |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
