Not a different story at all. It's very easy to do.

Corvette and Viper are regularly comparable, if not sometimes stomping European exotics in performance tests for pennies on the dollar. Why would you think Ford is any different? Imagine what they can do with a $450K budget without even caring about making money. Ferrari budgets to make a profit on a $300K car. Ford budgeted to most likely lose money on a $450K car.

No car company is significantly ahead or more capable than any other. They simply have difference business models, style, and long-term plans. Vipers have way more downforce and aero grip than any exotic. Why? Because Ferrari owners do not want giant wings and canards on their car. Why doesn't Porsche make the 911 Turbo 700hp? Because they don't want to.

I'd also point out that Corvette over the years has not only matched Ferrari in performance, but they've also done it more efficiently with better MPG.