1997 Ferrari Maranello vs. 1978 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1997 Ferrari Maranello is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ferrari Maranello (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 398 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ferrari Maranello weights approximately 460 kg more than 1978 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, 1997 Ferrari Maranello (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang.
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1997 Ferrari Maranello | 1978 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Maranello | Mustang |
Year Released | 1997 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 563 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 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 | 1645 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2560 mm |