1964 Ferrari GTO vs. 2008 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 44 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari GTO (301 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mustang weights approximately 1984 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, 2008 Ford Mustang (434 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari GTO. (255 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari GTO.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari GTO | 2008 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | GTO | Mustang |
Year Released | 1964 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 434 Nm |
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 | 2862 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |