1992 Porsche 968 vs. 2010 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2010 Ford Mustang is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 968 (241 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2010 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mustang weights approximately 203 kg more than 1992 Porsche 968.
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, 2010 Ford Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Porsche 968 | 2010 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | 968 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1603 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 61 L |
