1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1980 Porsche 936
To start off, 1980 Porsche 936 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 432 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 751 kg more than 1980 Porsche 936.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 1980 Porsche 936 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Mustang | 936 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 700 kg |
