2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 928 weights approximately 252 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Ford Mustang (447 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 928. (430 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Mustang | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Mustang | 928 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1986 |
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 | 130 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 430 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |