1952 Ferrari 255 S vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1972 Ford Mustang is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 255 S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 255 S would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 255 S (208 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 255 S should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 601 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 255 S.
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.
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1952 Ferrari 255 S | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 255 S | Mustang |
Year Released | 1952 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2715 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1451 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2780 mm |