1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1995 Porsche 993
To start off, 1995 Porsche 993 is newer by 23 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.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 1995 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Mustang | 993 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2280 mm |