1972 Ford Mustang vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 32 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (377 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (267 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 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 199 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
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, 1972 Ford Mustang (417 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 911. (385 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Mustang | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Mustang | 911 |
Year Released | 1972 | 2004 |
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 | 377 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 417 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 76.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 306 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 89 L |