1999 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 11 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 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1999 Ford Mustang. (187 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1999 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Mustang | 911 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3801 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4465 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1311 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 67 L |