Yeah, the low speed torque on the old 302 cu. in. is very good, but not much high end horsepower. Decent grip is available from the 245/45ZR-17 tires, but understeer is the primary cornering trait. Waterford hills is a tight hilly track with a steep uphill straight that rewards good torque. The Mustang is easy to drive, and does not require much skill to put down fairly good lap times. Too much understeer for really tight courses like an autocross, and not enough high end horsepower for big fast tracks like VIR. Waterford Hills is fine for the old Mustang GT though.
Ferrari 308 GTSi vs Ford Mustang GT
| Category | Ferrari 308 GTSi | Ford Mustang GT |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 3.0 l V8 | 4.9 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 208 / 205 | 218 / 215 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 245 / 181 | 386 / 285 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1436 / 3166 | 1545 / 3406 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 145 / 143 | 141 / 139 |
Lap Times
| Track | Ferrari 308 GTSi | Ford Mustang GT |
|---|---|---|
| Waterford Hills | 1:30.30 | 1:27.20 |
Performance
| Category | Ferrari 308 GTSi | Ford Mustang GT |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 100 kph | 7.8 s | 6.4 s |
| Est. 0 - 60 mph | 7.3 s | 6.0 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 21.5 s | 17.6 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 11.1 s @ 76.4 mph | 10.2 s @ 81.4 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 15.6 s @ 88.9 mph | 14.9 s @ 93.2 mph |
| Top speed | 226 kph (141 mph) | 221 kph (137 mph) |
Summary
| Category | Ferrari 308 GTSi | Ford Mustang GT |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 90 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 72 | 100 |
| Overall | 83 | 100 |
Verdict
Mustang GT is the fastest by considerable margin.
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