1994 Ford Mustang vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, 1994 Ford Mustang is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Mustang (317 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1985 Porsche 928. (310 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1985 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Mustang weights approximately 320 kg more than 1985 Porsche 928. 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, 1994 Ford Mustang (415 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 928. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 928. 1985 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1994 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1994 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Mustang | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Mustang | 928 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4662 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 415 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |