2007 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2011 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2011 Ford Mustang. (305 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Mustang weights approximately 122 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Mustang. (379 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Porsche 911 | 2011 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | 911 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3824 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 379 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1627 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 61 L |
