1983 Porsche 930 vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,931 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (200 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 87 kg more than 1983 Porsche 930.
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, 1983 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang. 2004 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1983 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1983 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Porsche 930 | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | 930 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 3931 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1387 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
