2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 1995 Ford Thunderbird

To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 79 kg more than 2008 Ferrari 360.

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, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (447 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 360. 1995 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 2008 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2008 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ferrari 360 1995 Ford Thunderbird
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 360 Thunderbird
Year Released 2008 1995
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3586 cc 3797 cc
Horse Power 0 HP 230 HP
Torque 373 Nm 447 Nm
Torque RPM 4750 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 96.8 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79 mm 86 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1525 kg 1604 kg
Vehicle Length 350 mm 5090 mm
Vehicle Height 370 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2950 mm


 

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