1988 Ford Mustang vs. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,736 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (605 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 516 more horse power than 1988 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 126 kg more than 1988 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (591 Nm) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Mustang | 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Mustang | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 605 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 591 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2740 mm |
