1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1971 Ford Mustang. (330 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1971 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Mustang. (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ferrari 456 | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 456 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 436 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 503 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 75 L |