2001 Ford Mustang vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mustang. (193 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Mustang weights approximately 262 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mustang. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Mustang | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Mustang | 911 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 537 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 74.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1412 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 100 L |