2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 1958 Ford 17
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 17 would be higher. At 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1958 Ford 17.
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, 2008 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford 17. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ferrari 360 | 1958 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 360 | 17 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 1698 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
| 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 350 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 55 L |
