1970 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 43 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, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (542 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 443 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 661 kg more than 1970 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Cayenne is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (750 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Mustang. (637 Nm). This means 2013 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Mustang | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Mustang | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7014 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 2245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2895 mm |
