1988 Ferrari F40 vs. 1970 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1988 Ferrari F40 is newer by 18 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, 1988 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 523 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 484 kg more than 1988 Ferrari F40.
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, 1988 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Mustang. (637 Nm). This means 1988 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ferrari F40 | 1970 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F40 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 7014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 622 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 720 Nm | 637 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2750 mm |