1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 26 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (267 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 359 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Porsche 911 (665 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (417 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 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 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Mustang | 911 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5753 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 417 Nm | 665 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2280 mm |