1989 Ferrari F1 89 vs. 1979 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,498 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari F1 89 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 (593 HP @ 12500 RPM) has 506 more horse power than 1979 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Mustang weights approximately 673 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F1 89.
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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1989 Ferrari F1 89 | 1979 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F1 89 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1989 | 1979 |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 593 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 12500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1188 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2140 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 960 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2560 mm |