1989 Ferrari F40 vs. 1997 Ford Mustang

To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1997 Ford Mustang. (590 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 333 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Ford Mustang (728 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari F40. (721 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari F40.

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