1969 Ford Mustang vs. 1956 Porsche 356
To start off, 1969 Ford Mustang is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Mustang (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1956 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1956 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Mustang weights approximately 558 kg more than 1956 Porsche 356. 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, 1969 Ford Mustang (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Mustang | 1956 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Mustang | 356 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 858 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2110 mm |