1996 Ferrari F50 vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari F50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari F50 would be higher. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 550 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (200 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 480 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F50.
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 F50 (520 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (310 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F50 | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F50 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 3931 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 750 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 100.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 907 kg | 1387 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 61 L |
