1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,822 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1971 Ford Mustang. (251 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1971 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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (146 Nm). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 400 | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 400 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4822 cc | 4726 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 146 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2780 mm |