1973 Ferrari 308 vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1973 Ferrari 308 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,090 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 185 kg more 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, 1973 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (254 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1973 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ferrari 308 | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 308 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 4090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 74 L |
