Ferrari 458 Italia vs Ford Mustang

How does the Ferrari 458 Italia stack up against the Ford Mustang? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Ferrari 458 ItaliaFerrari 458 Italia
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Ford MustangFord Mustang
SpecFerrari 458 ItaliaFord Mustang
Horsepower (max)605 hp815 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)3.0 s2.9 s
Top speed325 km/h325 km/h
Variants19
Body styleMid-engine V8 supercarPerformance pony car coupe + convertible
GenerationF142Mustang S650
Production2009 – 20152024 – present
Length4,527 mm4,861 mm
Width1,937 mm2,080 mm
Height1,213 mm1,364 mm
Wheelbase2,650 mm2,719 mm

Ferrari 458 Italia vs Ford Mustang: common questions

Is the Ferrari 458 Italia or Ford Mustang faster?
The Ford Mustang is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.8s versus the Ferrari 458 Italia's 2.9s (0-100 km/h in 2.9s vs 3s).
Which has more horsepower, the Ferrari 458 Italia or the Ford Mustang?
The Ford Mustang makes more power: 815 hp (608 kW) versus 605 hp (451 kW) for the Ferrari 458 Italia.
Is the Ferrari 458 Italia or Ford Mustang faster on top speed?
Both cars top out at 202 mph (325 km/h).
What is the main difference between the Ferrari 458 Italia and the Ford Mustang?
The Ferrari 458 Italia is a mid-engine v8 supercar, while the Ford Mustang is a performance pony car coupe + convertible. That difference in body style drives most of the others.