1987 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. Both 1987 Ferrari 412 GT and 1972 Ford Mustang are equipped with a 4,941 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 434 kg more than 1972 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, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (328 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari 412 GT | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 412 GT | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2780 mm |
