1997 Ford Mustang vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1997 Ford Mustang (678 Nm) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 928. (430 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 928. 1990 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Mustang | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Mustang | 928 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 430 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |