1992 Ford Mustang vs. 1997 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1997 Porsche Boxster is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,480 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche Boxster (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1992 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Mustang.
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, 1997 Porsche Boxster (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Mustang | 1997 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Mustang | Boxster |
Year Released | 1992 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2302 cc | 2480 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 72 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2360 mm |