2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 8 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari 458 weights approximately 38 kg more than 2005 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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (326 Nm). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mustang | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
| Make | Ford | Ferrari |
| Model | Mustang | 458 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4527 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1937 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1211 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 86 L |
