2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 1966 Ford GT 40
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 339 kg more than 1966 Ford GT 40.
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) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 360 | 1966 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 360 | GT 40 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3586 cc | 4195 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 350 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1136 kg |
Vehicle Length | 370 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 125 L |