1971 Ferrari 365 GTC vs. 2006 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC (335 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mustang weights approximately 1406 kg more than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC.
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, 2006 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC. (430 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC | 2006 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 365 GTC | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 61 L |
