1978 Ford Mustang vs. 2002 Porsche 911
To start off, 2002 Porsche 911 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,588 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche 911 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1978 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Porsche 911 (366 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (192 Nm). This means 2002 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Mustang | 2002 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Mustang | 911 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 3588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 366 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2360 mm |