1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1965 Porsche 912
To start off, 1972 Ford Mustang is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1965 Porsche 912. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1965 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 516 kg more than 1965 Porsche 912. 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (502 Nm) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Porsche 912. (133 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 1965 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Mustang | 912 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 74 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1486 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2220 mm |
