1964 Ferrari 158 vs. 1996 Ford Mustang

To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 158. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 158 would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 158 (208 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1996 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 158 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mustang weights approximately 928 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 158.

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. 1996 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari 158 has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari 158 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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