1981 Ferrari 400 vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1981 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1981 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 202 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang.
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, 2000 Ford Mustang (522 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 2000 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 | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 400 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1981 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 5409 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 522 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1628 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 75 L |