1999 Ford Mustang vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1999 Ford Mustang. (256 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Mustang weights approximately 12 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (408 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Mustang. (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Mustang | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Mustang | 911 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3822 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 64 L |