2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 2012 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2012 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mustang weights approximately 212 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, 2012 Ford Mustang (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ferrari 360 | 2012 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 360 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3586 cc | 5000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 412 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 528 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1687 kg |
Vehicle Length | 370 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 61 L |