2003 Ford Mustang vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Mustang 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 55 more horse power than 2010 Porsche 911. (345 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2003 Ford Mustang.
Because 2010 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche 911. (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mustang | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Mustang | 911 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4465 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |
