1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1996 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mustang (212 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mustang weights approximately 786 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. 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.
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1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1996 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 500 Testarossa | Mustang |
Year Released | 1958 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 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 | 684 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2580 mm |