1964 Ferrari GTO vs. 1981 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1981 Ford Mustang is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari GTO (301 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1981 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Mustang weights approximately 307 kg more than 1964 Ferrari GTO.
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, 1964 Ferrari GTO (255 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm). This means 1964 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari GTO | 1981 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | GTO | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 878 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |
