1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1991 Porsche 911
To start off, 1991 Porsche 911 is newer by 19 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1991 Porsche 911 (1,098 Nm) has 596 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (502 Nm). This means 1991 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 1991 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Mustang | 911 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 502 Nm | 1098 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2280 mm |