1968 Ferrari 275 vs. 1967 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1968 Ferrari 275 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 275 (297 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1967 Ford Mustang. (217 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 275 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ferrari 275 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1967 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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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1968 Ferrari 275 | 1967 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 275 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3285 cc | 4733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |