1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1981 Porsche 928
To start off, 1981 Porsche 928 is newer by 9 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 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (267 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1981 Porsche 928. (238 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1981 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 204 kg more than 1981 Porsche 928. 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 (417 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Porsche 928. (356 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 1981 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Mustang | 928 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5753 cc | 4472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 417 Nm | 356 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 85 L |
