2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2009 Ferrari California
To start off, 2009 Ferrari California is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari California is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari California weights approximately 238 kg more than 2005 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, 2009 Ferrari California (483 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (326 Nm). This means 2009 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.
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2005 Ford Mustang | 2009 Ferrari California | |
Make | Ford | Ferrari |
Model | Mustang | California |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 4300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 460 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 483 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4562 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1308 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 78 L |