1994 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 2011 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2011 Ford Mustang is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ferrari 512 TR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ferrari 512 TR would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2011 Ford Mustang. (412 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Mustang weights approximately 117 kg more than 1994 Ferrari 512 TR.
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, 2011 Ford Mustang (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ferrari 512 TR. (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ferrari 512 TR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ferrari 512 TR | 2011 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 512 TR | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 5000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 423 HP | 412 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 528 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2720 mm |
