1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1988 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1988 Ford Mustang is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1988 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Mustang weights approximately 54 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1988 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GT | Mustang |
Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 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 | 1200 kg | 1254 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2560 mm |