1970 Ford Mustang vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, 1985 Porsche 928 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (310 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 30 kg more than 1985 Porsche 928.
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, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 928. (400 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Mustang | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Mustang | 928 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7014 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 400 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |