1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 1978 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1978 Ford Mustang is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (138 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 415 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
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, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (197 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang.
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1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 1978 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 Testarossa | Mustang |
Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2560 mm |