2002 Ferrari Rossa vs. 2006 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ferrari Rossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ferrari Rossa would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari Rossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari Rossa (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari Rossa should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mustang.
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, 2002 Ferrari Rossa (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Mustang. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Ferrari Rossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ferrari Rossa | 2006 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Rossa | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 100.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 61 L |
