1985 Ferrari 400 vs. 1970 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 400 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 246 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ferrari 400 | 1970 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 400 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4822 cc | 7014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 637 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |