1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ferrari F50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ferrari F50 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 401 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (270 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 208 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) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mustang. (414 Nm). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F50 | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F50 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 671 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 414 Nm |
| 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 | 1208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2580 mm |
