1979 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (542 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 455 more horse power than 1979 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 807 kg more than 1979 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (750 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 589 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Mustang | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Mustang | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2920 mm |
