2001 Ford Mustang vs. 1983 Porsche 959
To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Porsche 959. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Porsche 959 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Porsche 959 (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mustang. (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Porsche 959 weights approximately 242 kg more than 2001 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, 1983 Porsche 959 (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mustang. (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Porsche 959 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Mustang | 1983 Porsche 959 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Mustang | 959 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2280 mm |
