1969 Ford Mustang vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,385 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (328 HP) has 208 more horse power than 1969 Ford Mustang. (120 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Mustang weights approximately 81 kg more than 1989 Porsche 911.
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, 1989 Porsche 911 (854 Nm) has 597 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Mustang. (257 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Mustang | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Mustang | 911 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 3385 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 328 HP |
Torque | 257 Nm | 854 Nm |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 348 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1335 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2290 mm |