1962 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1979 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1979 Ford Mustang is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1979 Ford Mustang. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Mustang weights approximately 305 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Mustang. (209 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1979 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GTO | Mustang |
Year Released | 1962 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2560 mm |