1962 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2009 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 47 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 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2009 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Mustang weights approximately 51 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, 2009 Ford Mustang (326 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2009 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 GTO | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4009 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 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 | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 61 L |
