2005 Ferrari 360 vs. 2006 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2006 Ford Mustang. 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 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Mustang. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 360 | 2006 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 360 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3585 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 100.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 61 L |
