1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 16 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 105 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944.
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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944. 1988 Porsche 944 has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Porsche 944 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Mustang | 944 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5753 cc | 2680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 417 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 78.9 mm |
Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2390 mm |