1981 Ferrari 400 vs. 1968 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 400 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Mustang (335 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1981 Ferrari 400. (310 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1981 Ferrari 400.
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, 1968 Ford Mustang (597 Nm) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 1968 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ferrari 400 | 1968 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 400 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 7010 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 335 HP |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 597 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 101.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
