2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1984 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 397 more horse power than 1984 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1984 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (597 Nm) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 1984 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 550 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2560 mm |
