1995 Ford Mustang vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Mustang weights approximately 333 kg more than 1997 Porsche 911.
Because 1997 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (922 Nm) has 536 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Mustang. (386 Nm). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Mustang | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Mustang | 911 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4947 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 276 HP |
Torque | 386 Nm | 922 Nm |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 328 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2280 mm |