1989 Ford Mustang vs. 1993 Porsche 911

To start off, 1993 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,162 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1989 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Mustang weights approximately 75 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Mustang.

Compare all specifications:

1989 Ford Mustang 1993 Porsche 911
Make Ford Porsche
Model Mustang 911
Year Released 1989 1993
Body Type Coupe Roadster
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 2299 cc 3162 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 89 HP 228 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 5900 RPM
Torque 176 Nm 286 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1250 kg 1175 kg
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1260 mm


 

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