1989 Ferrari Mythos vs. 1982 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1989 Ferrari Mythos is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Mustang would be higher. Both 1989 Ferrari Mythos and 1982 Ford Mustang are equipped with a 4,942 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Mythos (376 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1982 Ford Mustang. (225 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mythos should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Mustang weights approximately 233 kg more than 1989 Ferrari Mythos.
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 Mythos (480 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Mustang. (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari Mythos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari Mythos | 1982 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Mythos | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 289 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1483 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2100 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2560 mm |
