2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,499 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ferrari 458 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ferrari 458 (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (190 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ferrari 458 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 114 kg more than 2013 Ferrari 458.
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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
| Make | Ford | Ferrari |
| Model | Mustang | 458 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 4499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4527 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1937 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1213 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 86 L |
