2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 1600 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 515 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 1600.
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 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 360 | 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
Model | 360 | 1600 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 3586 cc | 1582 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 52 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.7:1 |
Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 40 L |