2000 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 25 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mustang. (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Mustang | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Mustang | 911 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
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 | 1480 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 64 L |