1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 1990 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1990 Ford Mustang is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1990 Ford Mustang. (105 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1990 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, 1979 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 308 | 1990 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 308 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2560 mm |
