1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 45 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 3,931 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (200 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 187 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. 2004 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 GT | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 3931 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1387 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 61 L |
