2004 Ford Mustang vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (430 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 303 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Porsche 911 (540 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (411 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Mustang | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 92 L |
