2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 2010 Ford Taurus

To start off, 2010 Ford Taurus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ferrari 360 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. 2010 Ford Taurus weights approximately 346 kg more than 2008 Ferrari 360.

Because 2008 Ferrari 360 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Ferrari 360. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Taurus. (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Taurus. 2010 Ford Taurus 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. 2010 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ferrari 360 2010 Ford Taurus
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 360 Taurus
Year Released 2008 2010
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3586 cc 3500 cc
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 263 HP
Torque 373 Nm 337 Nm
Torque RPM 4750 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1475 kg 1821 kg
Vehicle Length 370 mm 5154 mm
Vehicle Height 370 mm 1542 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2868 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 72 L


 

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