1980 Ferrari Pinin vs. 1998 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1998 Ford Mustang is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari Pinin. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari Pinin would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari Pinin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1998 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Pinin should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Pinin weights approximately 440 kg more than 1998 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, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (459 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Pinin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari Pinin | 1998 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Pinin | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2580 mm |
