1990 Ferrari F40 vs. 1965 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1990 Ferrari F40 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 414 more horse power than 1965 Ford Mustang. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Mustang weights approximately 65 kg more than 1990 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.
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1990 Ferrari F40 | 1965 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F40 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1990 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 4733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 622 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2750 mm |