1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1993 Porsche 968
To start off, 1993 Porsche 968 is newer by 21 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 4,090 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 50 kg more than 1993 Porsche 968.
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, 1993 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (254 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 1993 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Mustang | 968 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4090 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 74 L |
