1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico vs. 1988 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1988 Ford Mustang is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (279 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1988 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Mustang weights approximately 254 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico.
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, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | 1988 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 340 Mexico | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4101 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2560 mm |
