1963 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1972 Ford Mustang is newer by 9 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 4,090 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE (235 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 20 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE.
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, 1972 Ford Mustang (254 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 250 GTE | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GTE | Mustang |
Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2951 cc | 4090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
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 | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 74 L |