2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 2003 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2003 Ford Mustang. (400 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 153 kg more than 2003 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 (588 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Mustang. (530 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 2003 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 550 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 68 L |
