1997 Ferrari F355 vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1997 Ferrari F355 is newer by 26 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, 1997 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1971 Ford Mustang. (330 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 265 kg more than 1997 Ferrari F355.
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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ferrari F355.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ferrari F355 | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F355 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1997 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 503 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 88.9 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 | 1350 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 75 L |