2009 Ferrari F430 vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 Ferrari F430 is newer by 37 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. At 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari F430 (503 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (267 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 196 kg more than 2009 Ferrari F430.
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 F430 (470 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (417 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ferrari F430 | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F430 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 5753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 503 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 417 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 73 L |
