2003 Ford Mustang vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 17 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1986 Porsche 928. (306 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1986 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 928 weights approximately 44 kg more than 2003 Ford Mustang.
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 (530 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Mustang | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Mustang | 928 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1986 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 76 L |