2007 Porsche 911 vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 6 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (414 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2007 Porsche 911. (356 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2007 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Mustang weights approximately 243 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Porsche 911 | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | 911 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3824 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 356 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1698 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 61 L |
