2008 Ford Mustang vs. 1988 Porsche 928
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 928 (307 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 928 weights approximately 420 kg more than 2008 Ford Mustang. 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, 2008 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Mustang | 1988 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Mustang | 928 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 76 L |
