2008 Ford Mustang vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mustang (315 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1990 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, 2008 Ford Mustang (441 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Mustang | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Mustang | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |