1994 Ford Mustang vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, both 1994 Ford Mustang and 1994 Porsche 968 were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Mustang (317 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1994 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1994 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Mustang weights approximately 270 kg more than 1994 Porsche 968. 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Mustang | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Mustang | 968 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 415 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 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 | 1670 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 74 L |