2010 BMW M6 vs. 2004 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2010 BMW M6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2004 Ferrari 360. (395 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ferrari 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M6 weights approximately 625 kg more than 2004 Ferrari 360. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ferrari 360. (363 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ferrari 360. 2004 Ferrari 360 has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW M6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ferrari 360 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW M6 | 2004 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M6 | 360 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 3586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4872 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1377 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2781 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |
