1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 1979 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 581 more horse power than 1979 Ford Mustang. (90 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Mustang weights approximately 220 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Ferrari F50 (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Mustang. (209 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F50 | 1979 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F50 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 671 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8000 RPM | 1600 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 | 1000 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2560 mm |
