2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. Both 2005 Ferrari 612 and 1972 Ford Mustang are equipped with a 5,752 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (330 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 354 kg more than 1972 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, 2005 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (502 Nm). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 612 | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 612 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 533 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2780 mm |
