1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1994 Porsche 965
To start off, 1994 Porsche 965 is newer by 22 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, 1994 Porsche 965 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (267 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 184 kg more than 1994 Porsche 965.
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, 1994 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (417 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 1994 Porsche 965 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Mustang | 965 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5753 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 417 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 76.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2270 mm |