2005 Ferrari 360 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 2 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 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 232 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 104 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ferrari 360 (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 360 | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
| Model | 360 | Golf |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.9 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 55 L |
