2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 1978 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 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 415 kg more than 1978 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 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Cortina. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ferrari 360 | 1978 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 360 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 86 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 350 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
