1992 Porsche 928 vs. 1995 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1995 Ford Mustang is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 5,396 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 928 (346 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1995 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 928 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1995 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, 1992 Porsche 928 (500 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Mustang. 1995 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1992 Porsche 928 has manual transmission. 1992 Porsche 928 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Porsche 928 | 1995 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Porsche | Ford |
Model | 928 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1992 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5396 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |