2005 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2005 Ford Mustang and 2005 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Mustang weights approximately 15 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Mustang. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Mustang | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Mustang | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.6 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |
