1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 2005 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 45 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 330.
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 330 (391 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (326 Nm). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 330 | 2005 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 330 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |
