2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia 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 635 kg more than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
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 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 360 | 1960 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
Model | 360 | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 2008 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 3586 cc | 1283 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 43 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 370 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2430 mm |