1972 Ferrari Dino vs. 1996 Ford Mustang

To start off, 1996 Ford Mustang is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Mustang (212 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1972 Ferrari Dino. (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1972 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mustang weights approximately 245 kg more than 1972 Ferrari Dino. 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. 1996 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1972 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1972 Ferrari Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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