2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 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 397 kg more than 1977 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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ferrari 360 | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 360 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 2294 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 350 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 54 L |
