2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 528 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer 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 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ferrari 360 | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 360 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 4000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2053 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 350 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1826 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 85 L |
