2003 Ford Mustang vs. 1958 Porsche 356
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1958 Porsche 356. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1958 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Mustang weights approximately 685 kg more than 1958 Porsche 356. 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, 2003 Ford Mustang (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mustang | 1958 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Mustang | 356 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 52 L |
