2003 Ferrari 612 vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 5,746 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (191 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 542 kg more than 2004 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, 2003 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ferrari 612 | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 612 | Mustang |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5746 cc | 3802 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 191 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 588 Nm | 298 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |