1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 1998 Ford Mustang
To start off, both 1998 Ferrari 456M and 1998 Ford Mustang were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1998 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 300 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Mustang. 1998 Ferrari 456M has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ferrari 456M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 456M | 1998 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 456M | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2580 mm |
