1995 Ferrari 512 M vs. 2011 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2011 Ford Mustang is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ferrari 512 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ferrari 512 M would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (435 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2011 Ford Mustang. (412 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Mustang weights approximately 102 kg more than 1995 Ferrari 512 M.
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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ferrari 512 M. (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ferrari 512 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari 512 M | 2011 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 512 M | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 412 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 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 | 1585 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 |
