1973 Ferrari 308 vs. 1968 Ford Mustang

To start off, 1973 Ferrari 308 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Mustang (335 HP) has 80 more horse power than 1973 Ferrari 308. (255 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1973 Ferrari 308.

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, 1968 Ford Mustang (597 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari 308.

Compare all specifications:

1973 Ferrari 308 1968 Ford Mustang
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 308 Mustang
Year Released 1973 1968
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2927 cc 7010 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 255 HP 335 HP
Torque 283 Nm 597 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 105 mm
Engine Stroke Size 71 mm 101.2 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.8:1 10.6:1
Top Speed 257 km/hour 204 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4310 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2750 mm


 

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