1996 Ford Mustang vs. 2004 Porsche GT2
To start off, 2004 Porsche GT2 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,655 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche GT2 (456 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1996 Ford Mustang. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche GT2 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mustang weights approximately 107 kg more than 2004 Porsche GT2.
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, 2004 Porsche GT2 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Mustang. (386 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche GT2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Mustang | 2004 Porsche GT2 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Mustang | GT2 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4655 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 456 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 386 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 76.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1547 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |