2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina 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 565 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 360 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 360 | Cortina |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3586 cc | 1599 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 68 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
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 | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2570 mm |