2010 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Ferrari California
To start off, 2012 Ferrari California is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2010 Ford Mustang. (315 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ferrari California weights approximately 132 kg more than 2010 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 California (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Mustang. (440 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Ford Mustang | 2012 Ferrari California | |
Make | Ford | Ferrari |
Model | Mustang | California |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 460 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 483 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1603 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4778 mm | 4562 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1425 mm | 1308 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 78 L |