1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1998 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1998 Ford Mustang is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1998 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Mustang weights approximately 710 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 500 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, 1998 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1998 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2750 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 | 680 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2580 mm |
