1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (305 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 34 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast.
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, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (475 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 500 Superfast | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |
