2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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 8 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Mustang | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Mustang | 911 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |