2003 Ford Mustang vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (408 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2003 Ford Mustang. (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Mustang weights approximately 72 kg more than 2011 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, 2003 Ford Mustang (530 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche 911. (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Mustang | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Mustang | 911 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 408 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |