1995 Ford Mustang vs. 1948 Porsche 356
To start off, 1995 Ford Mustang is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Mustang (212 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1948 Porsche 356. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1948 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Mustang weights approximately 874 kg more than 1948 Porsche 356. 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.
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1995 Ford Mustang | 1948 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Mustang | 356 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 596 kg |