1991 Ford Mustang vs. 1987 Porsche 928
To start off, 1991 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1991 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 928 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1991 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, 1987 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ford Mustang | 1987 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Mustang | 928 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 4663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 76 L |