2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 2012 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2012 Ford Taurus 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 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Taurus weights approximately 456 kg more than 2008 Ferrari 360.
Because 2012 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ferrari 360. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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 Taurus (474 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 360. 2012 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. 2012 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ferrari 360 | 2012 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 360 | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 3500 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 365 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1981 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 350 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |
