1982 Ferrari 126 vs. 1965 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 126 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,261 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 126 (573 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 410 more horse power than 1965 Ford Mustang. (163 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 126 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Mustang weights approximately 526 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 126.
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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1982 Ferrari 126 | 1965 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 126 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1982 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 4261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 573 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 11000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2750 mm |