1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1989 Porsche 944
To start off, 1989 Porsche 944 is newer by 17 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 107 more horse power than 1989 Porsche 944. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1989 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 394 kg more than 1989 Porsche 944. 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 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 944. (205 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 1989 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Mustang | 944 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5753 cc | 2477 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 417 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 66 L |