1963 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1971 Ford Mustang is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. (235 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 430 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang.
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, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE (245 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 250 GTE | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GTE | Mustang |
Year Released | 1963 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2951 cc | 4726 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 146 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2780 mm |