1996 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1966 Ford Mustang

To start off, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,385 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1966 Ford Mustang. (320 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 391 kg more than 1966 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, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Mustang. (85 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Mustang. 1966 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1996 Ferrari 512 TR has manual transmission. 1996 Ferrari 512 TR will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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