1953 Ferrari 500 F2 vs. 1982 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1982 Ford Mustang is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 500 F2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 500 F2 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 500 F2 (177 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1982 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 500 F2 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Mustang weights approximately 621 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 500 F2.
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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1953 Ferrari 500 F2 | 1982 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 500 F2 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1953 | 1982 |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 1185 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2560 mm |