2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 2006 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Falcon weights approximately 55 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Falcon.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ferrari 360 2006 Ford Falcon
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 360 Falcon
Year Released 2008 2006
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3586 cc 3984 cc
Horse Power 0 HP 220 HP
Torque 373 Nm 357 Nm
Torque RPM 4750 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85.1 mm 92.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79 mm 99.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1475 kg 1530 kg
Vehicle Length 370 mm 4910 mm
Vehicle Height 370 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 17.9 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 59 L


 

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