1978 Ferrari 400 vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 400 is newer by 6 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, 1978 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (267 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 176 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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1978 Ferrari 400 | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 400 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 5753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1654 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 73 L |