1989 Ford Mustang vs. 1994 Porsche 993
To start off, 1994 Porsche 993 is newer by 5 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 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1989 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 993 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1989 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, 1994 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Mustang | 1994 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Mustang | 993 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2280 mm |