2005 Ford Mustang vs. 1985 Porsche 930
To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 197 kg more than 1985 Porsche 930.
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, 1985 Porsche 930 (440 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (326 Nm). This means 1985 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mustang | 1985 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Mustang | 930 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1497 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
