Ford Mustang (1998 – 2004) vs Ferrari 456 GT (1998 – 2003): specs compared
The Ferrari 456 GT is the more powerful of the two, with up to 442 hp against 390 hp. The Ford Mustang is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 5.2 s. The Ferrari 456 GT has the higher top speed: 299 km/h against 280 km/h. The Ford Mustang is the lighter car, from 1,391 kg against 1,690 kg. At 4,729 mm, the Ferrari 456 GT is 76 mm longer than the Ford Mustang.
| Specification |
Ford
Mustang
1998 – 2004
|
Ferrari
456 GT
1998 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Italy |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2004 | 1998 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 190 – 390 hp | 442 hp |
| Torque | 298 – 529 Nm | 550 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 – 7.1 s | 5.2 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 280 km/h | 299 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 18.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,653 mm | 4,729 mm |
| Width | 1,857 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,349 mm | 1,300 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,573 mm | 2,601 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,391 – 1,665 kg | 1,690 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.