2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 252 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, 2008 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 360 | 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 360 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3586 cc | 4601 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 221 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1777 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 75 L |