1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 2009 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 46 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 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2009 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 486 kg more than 2009 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mustang. (326 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 330 | 2009 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 330 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 4009 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |