1990 Ford Mustang vs. 1978 Porsche 936
To start off, 1990 Ford Mustang is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 936. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 936 would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 468 more horse power than 1990 Ford Mustang. (105 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Mustang weights approximately 560 kg more than 1978 Porsche 936.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Mustang | 1978 Porsche 936 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Mustang | 936 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 2142 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 573 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 700 kg |