1991 Ferrari F40 vs. 2012 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2012 Ford Mustang is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2012 Ford Mustang. (305 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mustang weights approximately 527 kg more than 1991 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. Let's talk about torque, 1991 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Mustang. (379 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari F40 | 2012 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F40 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2936 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 472 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 379 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1627 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 61 L |
