1997 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2010 Ford Mustang is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (424 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2010 Ford Mustang. (315 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mustang weights approximately 308 kg more than 1997 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 (530 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Mustang. (440 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Porsche 911 | 2010 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Porsche | Ford |
Model | 911 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 424 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1603 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1425 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 61 L |