1966 Ferrari 275 vs. 1970 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1970 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 275. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 275 would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 275 (256 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 275 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 314 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 275.
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.
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1966 Ferrari 275 | 1970 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 275 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3283 cc | 7014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |