1989 Ferrari F40 vs. 1979 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 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 2,936 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 553 more horse power than 1979 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1979 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, 1989 Ferrari F40 (721 Nm) has 560 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ferrari F40 | 1979 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F40 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1989 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2936 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 640 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 721 Nm | 161 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1188 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2560 mm |