2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, both 2004 Ford Mustang and 2004 Porsche Carrera GT were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,731 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 173 kg more than 2004 Porsche Carrera GT.
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, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (410 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Mustang | 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Mustang | Carrera GT |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 5731 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 604 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 590 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 12.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 92 L |