2009 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 599 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 442 more horse power than 2009 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 639 kg more than 2009 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, 2012 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Mustang. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Mustang | 2012 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Ford | Ferrari |
| Model | Mustang | 599 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4009 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 652 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4666 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1336 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 105 L |
