1975 Ferrari 365 GT4 vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1975 Ferrari 365 GT4 is newer by 3 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 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 365 GT4 (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (267 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 365 GT4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ferrari 365 GT4 weights approximately 236 kg more than 1972 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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1975 Ferrari 365 GT4 | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 365 GT4 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1975 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 5753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1654 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 73 L |